Principal Specialist Procurement

Principal Specialist Procurement

Collins Aerospace has an opening for a Principal Specialist Procurement who is responsible for developing, improving, and monitoring a supply chain that provides products and services that meet or exceed the quality, delivery and cost objectives of the business. All phases of the procurement function are to be performed with the highest level of professionalism, honesty, and integrity.

This position is onsite at Pueblo - CO facility

• Lead person for Indirect and Direct purchasing at large manufacturing site.
• Procure materials, supplies and services to meet the quality, delivery and cost objectives of the business.
• Manage and perform all functions of the purchase order process within the SAP system.
• Research, interview, monitor and evaluate suppliers for quality, delivery, total cost and service.
• Manage and perform all functions of the RFQ and RFP processes.
• Develop, implement and monitor lean/six sigma purchasing procedures and policies. Train as necessary.
• Drive value engineering efforts with key suppliers.
• Prepare and maintain all purchasing reports, records, files and related material.
• Ensure all invoicing is handled in a timely and accurate manner so that vendors are paid correctly and on time.
• Ability to provide remote support to multiple sites.
• Support and help implement supply chain initiatives at site.
• Travel up to 20% required.

• Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree
• Experience with purchasing and suppliers negotiation.

• Experience sourcing direct and indirect materials
• Scheduling experience
• Project Management & contract review experience
• Knowledge of Lean Principles and six-sigma
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Problem solving and organizational skills with the ability to multitask
• SAP and MRP experience

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal,  protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program