Vendor Order Administrator; Onsite

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of "U.S. Person" go here.

Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required.

Security Clearance Status:
Not Required.

The Vendor Order Administration works directly with Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Logistics department, Customer Management teams, suppliers and vendors to provide logistical support for MRO activities at the Wichita Service Center (WSC). The Vendor Order Administrator is a Logistics Team Member performing diversified, logistical duties of a complex nature and coordinating the activities of vendor processes associated throughout the repair and overhaul of customer owned avionics;

or analytical duties to resolve complex and diversified problems related to material functions.

• Provide logistical support to vendor management groups in their analysis of data related to lead times, scheduling, inventory, and procurement of parts and materials.
• Analyze and interpret the numerous methods and techniques of logistic vendor process, making recommendations to avoid problems or eliminate difficulties.
• Possess good people and communication skills within a team environment to expedite product through process to meet customer demand.
• Adapt to technical/operational changes to include being present until order processing and AOG duties are complete.
• Provide support to Vendor Order Administration team consisting of 3-4 employees.
• Set day-to-day operational objectives within a clearly defined area of responsibility.
• Manage vendor requirements to enable on-time shipments.
• Make minor changes in systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness of the work area.
• Communicate with parties within and outside of own team, which may include Vendor Managers and Vendors depending upon the task at hand.
• Provide logistical support to accommodate demands of customer and/or vendor.
• Issue purchase orders and coordinate RMAs (return material authorizations) for Vendor activity.
• Manage a pool of local and/or overseas vendors to ensure parts availability, effective cost and reliable turnaround time.
• Reconcile service documentation discrepancies.

• Typically requires a HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
• Must have experience utilizing SAP or similar data entry program.
• Experience writing purchase orders and return material authorizations.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel using formulas and analysis.

• Experience in aerospace aftermarket.
• Prior experience working with business vendors.

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

Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

• 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…