Procurement Manager (Hybrid - Puerto Rico)

Collins Aerospace is seeking a seasoned Procurement Manager who will spearhead our dynamic procurement processes, standards, and operational strategies. As a Procurement Manager, you will lead the charge in crafting RFPs, mastering negotiation tactics, and conducting cost analyses. You'll be at the forefront, swiftly addressing production inquiries regarding order status, changes, or issues to guarantee unparalleled customer satisfaction. Taking charge of electronic commodities, you'll wield influence over schedules and purchase orders, ensuring flawless execution from procurement to delivery. This is an individual contributor position.  

Your mission: to deliver products on time, surpass quality expectations, and optimize costs, all while championing delivery assurance initiatives that uphold our commitment to excellence.  

Join us in driving innovation and excellence in aerospace procurement!  

This hybrid position is based at our Santa Isabel, PR location. You must be residing in Puerto Rico at the time of starting employment. Relocation is not offered. 

What You Will Do: 

• 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 

 
Qualifications You Must Have: 

• 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 

Qualifications We Prefer:  

• 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. 

What We Offer:

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
• Participation in the Employee Scholar Program (ESP)  
• Life insurance and disability coverage  
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 8 free counseling sessions  
• And more!  

Learn More & Apply Now!​

Operations, Supply Chain and EH&S:

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide. 

Collins Aerospace, a 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 market.

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. 

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!