Procurement Manager

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Procurement Manager at Collins Aerospace managing procurement operations and supplier relationships. Driving cost optimization and ensuring delivery assurance in aerospace procurement.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeSanta Isabel • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Carries out procurement processes, standards, and operational plans, including RFPs, negotiation preparations, and cost analysis.
Responds to client inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations to ensure customer satisfaction.
Carries out activities associated with purchasing goods, materials, supplies, and services to ensure terms are in the organization’s best interest.
Engage with functions outside of supply chain (Finance, Engineering, Operations, programs etc.) to ensure a timely resolution of medium to complex supply chain issues.
Be proactive to mitigate and minimize supply chain risks, to prevent critical line stops.
Prepares purchase orders, approves payments, and negotiates prices to ensure the procurement process goes smoothly, under general guidance.
Compiles price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to provide input on reasonable prices.
Prepares request for proposals (RFP) and bid packages to take on new accounts.
Monitors contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
Contacts suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries to ensure resolution of problems such as shortages and missed or late deliveries.
Responsible for all aspects of the supplier relationships within a commodity.
Ensures product is delivered on time, meets quality standards, and at the right cost.
May perform delivery assurance responsibilities.
Support audits and reviews, ensuring documentation and records are up-to-date and accurate.
Create slide decks for critical recovery issues and present to leadership as required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum of 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
Prior experience in supply chain, operations, procurement or related field.
Prior experience utilizing SAP
Familiarity with FAR and DFAR regulations.
Demonstrated negotiation skills and ability to manage supplier relationships effectively.
Experience with procurement lifecycle from quote to delivery.
Understanding of compliance regulations, import/export rules, and government procurement procedures.
Experience in aerospace, defense, or government contracting sectors.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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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Hard Skills & Tools

procurement processescost analysisnegotiationpurchase ordersfinancial reportingsupplier relationship managementdelivery assuranceprocurement lifecyclecompliance monitoringRFP preparation

Soft Skills

customer satisfactionproactive problem solvingcommunicationcollaborationnegotiation skillsleadershiporganizational skillspresentation skillsconflict resolutiontime management