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Collins Aerospace, a subsidiary of RTX, is a global leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the aerospace and defense industries. Within the Interiors Division, we specialize in creating innovative and safe interior solutions that keep passengers safe, comfortable, and connected throughout their journey.

As a Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for managing key supplier relationships and executing procurement strategies to ensure timely delivery of materials and services. You will leverage your commodity expertise to drive supplier performance and support the organization’s operational goals. You will lead negotiation efforts, conduct cost analyses, and ensure that procurement processes align with both organizational and customer requirements.

This will be a hybrid role (combination of onsite and remote work) based in Winston-Salem, NC and will require weekly onsite presence (average 3-4 days per week).

May be eligible for relocation.

What You Will Do:

• Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring collaboration and alignment on goals. Foster trust to ensure on-time deliveries and address any supplier performance concerns.

• Procurement Activities: Lead procurement processes for goods, materials, supplies, and services, ensuring terms and conditions are in the organizations best interest and that vendor relationships remain mutually beneficial.

• RFPs and Negotiations: Prepare and execute Requests for Proposals (RFPs), conduct negotiations, and analyze costs to ensure the best value for the organization.

• Order and Payment Management: Prepare and manage purchase orders, approve payments, and negotiate prices to maintain smooth procurement operations, under general guidance.

• On-Time Delivery Support: Proactively collaborate with suppliers to ensure the timely delivery of parts and materials, supporting customer requirements and production schedules.

• Risk Management & Root Cause Analysis: Identify potential risks that could cause delivery delays. Perform thorough root cause analysis and work closely with suppliers to develop effective recovery plans to mitigate any disruptions.

• Continuous Improvement: Drive actions that prevent future delays or disruptions by identifying and addressing systemic issues in the procurement process.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams such as Planning, Production, and Quality to ensure alignment on procurement needs and support continuous improvement efforts.

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 or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience.

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. RTX will not offer sponsorship for this position.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience working within the aerospace industry or within a manufacturing environment.

• Commodity experience with procurement of Electronics or Engineered Items is preferred, with the ability to navigate complex supplier landscapes in these categories.

• Working experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management, with a focus on supplier negotiations, cost analysis, and procurement best practices.

• Working Experience with the negotiation of favorable terms, pricing, and service levels with suppliers.

What We Offer:

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global spanet.

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?

reempowerprogram

This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program.  The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey.  Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience.  Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.

Minimum Program Qualifications
To qualify for the Raytheon Technologies, Re-Empower Program, candidates should:

• Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application
• Have prior experience in functional area of interest
• Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.
 

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

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite.  Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader. 

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.

Some of our competitive benefits package includes: 

• 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, 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.

The salary range for this role is 77,000 USD - 163,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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