Procurement

• Procure parts, tools, fixtures, and equipment for engineering labs
• Supports CAMELS (Component and Materials Evaluation Lab) lab’s request for evaluation material
• Support engineering proof-of-concept and proof-of-function prototypes
• Evaluates engineering procurement needs and uses available tools to determine the most effective procurement strategy ensuring compliance with applicable requirements.
• Acts as the primary liaison for the material and supply organization, partnering with program, operations, engineering, and planning teams to guide and align supply chain processes
• Reviews and manages a variety of materials, supplies, and services in support of program requirements
• Evaluates needs and recommends suppliers aligned to program objectives, ensuring execution through order completion
• Provides supply chain support across multiple sites for Mission Systems ensuring consistent execution of procurement processes
• Partners with procurement teams prioritize available material, supplier constraints, and high-risk issues impacting program schedule
• Analyzes complex supply chain challenges, applying sound judgment to develop solutions aligned with established policies and organizational objectives
• Demonstrates the ability to independently, establish priorities and managing activities to meet program timelines and deliverables
• Serves as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, collaborating with senior personnel on cross-functional supply chain initiatives
• Utilizes ERP systems and standard supply chain processes to manage procurement execution and drive material outcomes across assigned commodities and programs

Procurement Analyst

• Build and implement a strategic sourcing framework that drives efficiency, compliance, and agility in purchasing software, cloud services, and business partnerships.
• Oversee procurement operations to ensure all requests flow smoothly through the right reviews and approval paths while meeting SLAs for speed and compliance.
• Partner with CISO and IT teams to ensure software purchases are secure, complementary to our existing stack, and optimized for cost.
• Serve as system admin for Zip, maintaining and improving workflows that guide stakeholders through each stage of the SaaS and services procurement lifecycle.
• Advise business partners on procurement policy and best practices, ensuring expectations are managed and decisions align with company standards.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Finance to monitor and optimize cloud spend, surfacing insights that drive budget efficiency.

Manager, Strategic Sourcing – Vendor Management

• Manage the purchasing process from selecting suppliers to providing guidance on sourcing and procurement processes.
• Prepare and process purchase orders and purchase requisitions, and maintain documentation of the acquisition of goods and services
• Promote a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.
• Collaborating with IT, create documentation around evaluation, integration, and governance following IT best practices for application adoption, license provisioning, security, privacy, and user on- and off-boarding.
• Develop and track action plans for upcoming renewal dates.
• Assist stakeholders with identifying tools to increase business effectiveness.
• Build and manage the selection of preferred vendors and document the selection process for those vendors.
• Sourcing, negotiating, and engaging reliable suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms.
• Request for Proposals (RFPs) and contracts.
• Evaluates and analyzes purchasing trend and price trend to identify forecasting demand and minimize purchasing costs.
• Reviewing existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure on-going feasibility.
• Building and maintaining long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Coordinate payment, delivery, scheduling, and organization of purchases, and place orders to ensure ongoing supply, if needed.
• Performing risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Procurement Specialist

• Lead end-to-end sourcing lifecycle activities for complex or high-risk supplier engagements, including intake, strategy, RFx execution, supplier evaluation, negotiation, contracting, and implementation support.
• Partner with business stakeholders, Supplier Management, Third Party Risk Management, Legal, and Finance to align sourcing decisions with business objectives, policy expectations, and risk requirements.
• Develop and execute sourcing approaches that optimize cost, mitigate risk, improve supplier performance, and support business and category objectives.
• Lead competitive sourcing events, supplier communications, proposal evaluations, scorecards, and award recommendations.
• Negotiate commercial, operational, governance, and risk-related terms while balancing value, speed, stakeholder needs, and enterprise risk tolerance.
• Coordinate contract development and execution to ensure agreements include required corporate terms, service requirements, regulatory expectations, and appropriate risk protections.
• Drive stakeholder alignment throughout the sourcing lifecycle to support sourcing strategy, supplier selection, negotiation decisions, and timely execution of sourcing events.
• Provide guidance and subject matter expertise to less experienced sourcing professionals, contract analysts, and business partners.
• Track and communicate sourcing progress, value delivery, risk considerations, and implementation readiness.

Lead Sourcing Consultant, Procurement

• Managing the procurement of hardware and software products for client engagements and sales opportunities
• Ensuring hardware and software orders are accurate and aligned with client requirements, budgets, and delivery timelines
• Communicating product availability, order status, and tracking information to internal stakeholders and clients
• Developing and maintaining vendor relationships to identify pricing opportunities, promotions, and cost-saving solutions
• Completing accurate asset entry and maintaining procurement records for purchased products
• Processing orders and ensuring products are purchased in the most cost- and time-efficient manner
• Working with the Technology Solutions team on special pricing requirements

Technology Purchasing Specialist

• Lead supplier negotiations on price, schedule, and terms & conditions
• Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS, RTX terms, and export/import regulations
• Review Statements of Work (SOWs) and develop PIAs/NDAs
• Manage proposal and quotation activities, documentation, and compliance packages
• Identify and qualify suppliers; perform due diligence on suppliers
• Conduct cost, price, and best-value analysis to support sourcing decisions
• Oversee post-award supplier performance
• Drive supplier engagement to meet program milestones

• Responsible for coordinating incoming dairy settlements to ensure information is accurate and retained within the appropriate system.
• Onboarding suppliers in Ariba (new and existing).
• Working closely with sourcing managers on key initiatives.
• Uploading all annual contracts into the legal system.
• Developing insightful KPIs related to the job.
• Ensure timely and accurate settlement of all incoming loads by coordinating daily with vendors.
• Maintain and improve systems related to vendor settlements and invoices to promote a best-in-class dairy settlement/invoicing process.
• Collaborate with Sourcing Managers to perform category planning and annual bid activities.
• Support spot load purchases each week by ensuring that all ordered loads are being processed for payment.
• Partner with Sourcing Managers on cost management processes such as category spend analysis, total cost of ownership assessments.
• Facilitate and work closely with sourcing managers on various tactical needs.
• Assist in driving continuous improvement to drive efficiencies and cost savings by ensuring that the right suppliers are onboard.
• Learn the role of a Procurement Specialist to provide back-up coverage.

Associate Procurement Specialist – Dairy

• Serve as a main contact for SAP Ariba and CLM inquiries from procurement leads, suppliers, and US based & global business groups.
• Ensure creation of contract workspaces are properly integrated from CLM into SAP Ariba for accurate loading and maintenance of contracts in accordance with governance framework.
• Manage audit requests, policy attestation, and internal procurement policy and process documentation.
• Provide SAP Ariba and CLM training sessions to new users.
• Update and maintain Procurement SharePoint and related systems with document revisions and procedural changes as needed.
• Research and resolve invoicing questions/issues and partner with Accounts Payable to remediate unpaid invoices, contract variances, accounting errors, etc.
• Provide guidance on pricing terms, budget, expirations, and generate reports using SAP Ariba, CLM and Omniflow as needed.
• Research and resolve supplier issues and answer questions regarding SAP Ariba life cycle/CLM and performance (SLP), Accounts Payable, registrations, and invoicing mismatches.
• Provide transition support for exiting supplier relationships.
• Analyze procurement spend trends using data derived from various systems.
• Identify and implement process and workflow improvements to increase efficiency, compliance, and data accuracy
• Serve as a flexible, cross-functional partner, supporting procurement operations and systems needs as priorities evolve.

Senior Procurement Operations Analyst

• Lead full cycle technology sourcing projects including strategy, identifying the right potential partners, outreach, competitive bidding, pricing & contract negotiation, and contract approval
• Build sound relationships with external vendor partners and internal business collaborators
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously—from quick contract renewals to in-depth new strategic partnerships
• Organize a large database of partnerships, be data-driven, and provide clear reporting back to management on the status of renewals or other important contract terms
• Analyze spend and other data to solve problems, monitor purchasing activity, and conduct benchmarking
• Ensure that all contracts are executed & cataloged, and that approved payments reflect contractual terms

Technology Sourcing Manager

• Lead supplier negotiations on price, schedule, and terms & conditions.
• Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS, RTX terms, and export/import regulations.
• Review Statements of Work (SOWs) and develop PIAs/NDAs.
• Manage proposal and quotation activities, documentation, and compliance packages.
• Identify, qualify, and perform due diligence on suppliers; seek alternates as needed.
• Conduct cost, price, and best-value analysis to support sourcing decisions.
• Oversee post-award supplier performance in alignment with business unit directives.
• Drive supplier engagement to meet critical program milestones.
• Balance strategic planning with daily tactical execution.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with EXIM, Legal, and senior leadership.

Principal Procurement Specialist

• Coordinate procurement and timely delivery of materials and services by collaborating closely with internal stakeholders across engineering, operations, and planning teams
• Support multiple supply chain disciplines, supporting process execution and successful implementation of procurement strategies
• Support sourcing initiatives by researching new suppliers, markets, and pricing trends; provide insights based on operational challenges and day-to-day procurement experience
• Resolve general inquiries from internal and external stakeholders with a customer-focused and solution-oriented mindset
• Ensure compliance with all applicable import, export, and excise regulations, maintaining the highest standards of regulatory adherence
• Manage key responsibilities across multiple supply chain functions, especially in smaller or matrixed locations where cross-functional collaboration is critical
• Execute procurement and supply chain activities that span multiple disciplines and do not fall into a single defined category
• Develop procurement execution strategies leveraging the established supply base-identify optimal materials and services from preferred suppliers to meet business unit needs for performance and cost efficiency
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve supply chain performance through data analysis, process enhancements, and alignment with broader operations strategies
• Foster strong supplier relationships to drive both objective (on-time delivery, quality) and subjective (communication, responsiveness) performance to the highest levels
• Demonstrate strong business and financial acumen-build, support, and present business cases that effectively communicate value to both technical and non-technical audiences

Senior Analyst, Procurement

• Build and maintain high-quality talent pipelines for strategic and leadership roles by leveraging market research, direct outreach, and sustained candidate relationship management.
• Collaborate with Talent Advisors and Hiring Managers to sharpen role requirements, define ideal candidate profiles, and align search strategies.
• Lead initial candidate outreach with a consultative approach — establishing credibility, gauging interest, and clearly articulating the organization's mission and opportunities.
• Provide strategic guidance on talent market dynamics, competitive positioning, compensation benchmarks, and organizational design.
• Maintain high data integrity within our CRM/ATS (Yello/Workday;)
• Build and nurture long-term "silver medalist" pipelines, ensuring Collins Aerospace has a strong bench of talent for future organizational needs.
• Manage sensitive, confidential searches with sound judgment, discretion, and disciplined execution.
• Works as a search expert who can craft advanced Boolean strings, perform site X-rays, and compose captivating outreach messages for passive talent.
• Drive sourcing activities/campaigns across the team/organization based on understanding the business and how they operate.
• Routinely represent Collins Sourcing as a recognized SME in cross-functional settings with senior leaders and executives from across the organization.

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