Associate Director, Procurement (Remote)

Date Posted:

2025-03-28

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HCA99: Field Office – CA Remote Location, Remote City, CA, 94203 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

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 market. 

The Mission Systems Procurement team enables the timely supply of quality materials to our factories. This position will lead Procurement teams supporting Operation sites in Iowa, Puerto Rico, Colorado and California. Ideally the role will be based out of Cedar Rapids, IA or Colorado Springs, CO. Consideration to work remotely will be given to highly qualified candidates. Travel to Operations sites as well as supplier sites will be expected 20% of time, or monthly.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for leading multiple the decentralized Procurement departments which oversee $65M in annual spend and approximately 500 suppliers.
• This leader will establish and execute strategies to drive improved supply chain performance (OTD, PPM), control costs (APP savings, PPV) and ensure compliance to all required FAR and DFAR regulations associated with subcontract execution.
• The role serves as a valued member of site operations leadership, VSL, commodity management and finance groups across the business.
• The ideal candidate will be passionate about coaching and developing talent, possess strong interpersonal skills and problem solving strategies.
• Owns the operations of all phases of Procurement for client accounts or product families in accordance with financial goals and technical strategy.
• Develops strategy for effective vendor selection and management with a view to minimize purchasing costs without compromising quality or reliability of supply.
• Develops sourcing and procurement operational goals, anticipating changes in price trends and manufacturing processes.
• Directs the resolution of client issues or problems.
• Approves and qualifies larger and more complex vendors to fulfill account needs.
• Directs processes and strategy for complex request for proposals (RFP) and bid packages.
• Responsible for all aspects of the relationship with a specific supplier within a commodity.
• Directs and manages all schedules, and purchase orders for the client account or the product family.
• Ensures product is delivered on time, meets quality standards, and at the right cost.
• Seeking excellent communication skills for internal and external customer interactions
• Facilitates development and standard work of direct and subcontract procurement teams
• Travel required ~20% and more frequent when starting the position.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 16 years of relevant experience
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
• 3+ years of leadership experience

Qualifications We Prefer

• SAP experience preferred
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed organization
• Prior communication experience with cross functional teams
• Ability to build strong internal networks and relationships

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 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!

Learn More & Apply Now!

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

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

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles* will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. 

• Position is remote; however, if you live within a reasonable commute of a Collins site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

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. 

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

The salary range for this role is 147,000 USD – 295,000 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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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