Principal Product Procurement Specialist (Onsite - Puerto Rico)

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Collins Aerospace is seeking an experienced Principal Product Procurement Specialist to support complex procurement activities and supplier management across our supply chain organization. As a Principal Product Procurement Specialist, you will execute procurement processes, support RFPs and negotiation activities, perform cost analysis, manage purchase orders, and ensure compliance with contractual and business requirements. You’ll play an important role in resolving supplier and delivery issues while supporting customer satisfaction, cost competitiveness, and operational excellence.

In this individual contributor role, you will partner with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure procurement activities support cost, quality, delivery, and customer requirements.

Your mission: Deliver effective procurement solutions by strengthening supplier relationships, optimizing costs, resolving supply challenges, and ensuring materials, products, and services are available to meet business needs.

Join us in driving operational excellence and innovation in aerospace procurement!

This remote position is based at our Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico location. You must be residing in Puerto Rico at the time of starting employment. Relocation is not offered.

What You Will Do:

• Execute procurement processes, standards, and operational plans, including RFPs, negotiation preparation, and cost analysis.
• Support purchasing activities for goods, materials, supplies, and services while ensuring terms are in the organization’s best interest.
• Prepare purchase orders, support payment approvals, and negotiate pricing under general guidance.
• Analyze supplier quotations, pricing information, financial data, and other relevant information to support reasonable pricing decisions.
• Prepare Requests for Proposal (RFPs), bid packages, and related procurement documentation for new business opportunities.
• Monitor supplier and contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and business requirements.
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding order status, changes, cancellations, and other procurement-related matters.
• Communicate with suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and resolve shortages, missed deliveries, and other supply issues.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation while supporting reporting and administrative requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve procurement processes, supplier performance, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience, or in the absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated professional or educational experience communicating in English and Spanish (Verbal and Written).
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Understanding of Lean Principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Understanding of contractual terms and conditions.
• APICS or ISM certification preferred (CPIM, CPM, CSCP, or CPSM).
• Experience using SAP, particularly for MRP-related activities.
• Experience with supplier management, purchasing, sourcing, and procurement lifecycle activities.

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance  
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees  
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Participation in the Employee Scholar Program (ESP)  
• Life insurance and disability coverage  
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 8 free counseling sessions  
• And more!  

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Operations, Supply Chain and EH&S:

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide. 

Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).  An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. 

*Position is remote; however, if you live within a reasonable commute of a Collins site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.  

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day!

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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