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Play a key role in supporting our Evacuation slides product - critical, life-saving equipmentwithin our Safety, Cargo, and Lighting portfolio. You'll lead sourcing efforts, manage complex supplier relationships (local and global), and get ahead of obsolescence risks. This role is hands-on and has high impact, requiring close collaboration with engineering, planning, and operations. You'll navigate legacy systems, compliance challenges, and ensure supply keeps pace with production. If you thrive on solving supply chain puzzles and want to make a real difference, we want to meet you! What You Will Do
Procurement Manage purchasing components and materials. Identify and qualify alternate suppliers and parts to address obsolescence. Develop, maintain, and enhance strategic relationships with key suppliers. Monitor supplier performance in terms of quality, delivery, cost, and service. Facilitate regular supplier reviews to drive continuous improvement and resolve issues. Ensure supplier compliance with corporate policies, quality standards, and sustainability requirements. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with planning, engineering, quality, and operations teams to align procurement activities with business needs. Provide input into product design changes or redesigns related to sourcing constraints. Act as procurement lead for new product introductions (NPIs) and product lifecycle transitions. Obsolescence Management Maintain an up-to-date obsolescence tracking system and forecast risks to production schedules. Collaborate with design, planning, and engineering teams to develop last-time buy (LTB) strategies. Data & Reporting Provide regular updates on obsolescence risk and mitigation plans. Generate cost impact analyses for obsolete parts and alternative sourcing strategies. Track KPIs related to obsolescence mitigation, cost savings, and supplier performance. May travel to supplier sites up to 10% of the time (domestic) Qualifications You Must Have: Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience Qualifications We Prefer: Experience with obsolescence management, risk mitigation, and supplier coordination Supplier and purchase order management with delivery assurance focus Solid understanding of supply chain in manufacturing (preferably aerospace) Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences Proficient in SAP and MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) Skilled in data analysis and critical thinking for decision support What We Offer: 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, ID theft protection Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning Adoption Assistance 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 And more! At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don't just get people from point A to point B. We're committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we're helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we're changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team? *Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. Onsite:
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. 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.
Play a key role in supporting our Evacuation slides product - critical, life-saving equipmentwithin our Safety, Cargo, and Lighting portfolio. You'll lead sourcing efforts, manage complex supplier relationships (local and global), and get ahead of obsolescence risks. This role is hands-on and has high impact, requiring close collaboration with engineering, planning, and operations. You'll navigate legacy systems, compliance challenges, and ensure supply keeps pace with production. If you thrive on solving supply chain puzzles and want to make a real difference, we want to meet you! What You Will Do
Procurement Manage purchasing components and materials. Identify and qualify alternate suppliers and parts to address obsolescence. Develop, maintain, and enhance strategic relationships with key suppliers. Monitor supplier performance in terms of quality, delivery, cost, and service. Facilitate regular supplier reviews to drive continuous improvement and resolve issues. Ensure supplier compliance with corporate policies, quality standards, and sustainability requirements. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with planning, engineering, quality, and operations teams to align procurement activities with business needs. Provide input into product design changes or redesigns related to sourcing constraints. Act as procurement lead for new product introductions (NPIs) and product lifecycle transitions. Obsolescence Management Maintain an up-to-date obsolescence tracking system and forecast risks to production schedules. Collaborate with design, planning, and engineering teams to develop last-time buy (LTB) strategies. Data & Reporting Provide regular updates on obsolescence risk and mitigation plans. Generate cost impact analyses for obsolete parts and alternative sourcing strategies. Track KPIs related to obsolescence mitigation, cost savings, and supplier performance. May travel to supplier sites up to 10% of the time (domestic) Qualifications You Must Have: Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience Qualifications We Prefer: Experience with obsolescence management, risk mitigation, and supplier coordination Supplier and purchase order management with delivery assurance focus Solid understanding of supply chain in manufacturing (preferably aerospace) Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences Proficient in SAP and MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) Skilled in data analysis and critical thinking for decision support What We Offer: 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, ID theft protection Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning Adoption Assistance 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 And more! At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don't just get people from point A to point B. We're committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we're helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we're changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team? *Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. Onsite:
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. 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.