Collins Aerospace Oxygen System Direct Procurement Team Leader
This position will support the Collins Aerospace Oxygen System Direct Procurement team leading the procurement processes, standards, and operational plans, including strategic purchasing, and cost analysis. This position will also be responsible for responding to inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations to ensure customer satisfaction. The work requires attention to detail, ability to quickly move between tasks and strong organizational skills.
What you will do :
- Lead team of tactical buyers, providing peer coaching and mentoring, be responsible for key metrics ensuring the success of the team in their support of the business.
- Manage supplier relationships.
- Manage a group of suppliers from PO placement through order delivery, approve payments and negotiate prices under general supervision.
- Schedule or expedite deliveries to ensure resolution of problems such as shortages and missed / late deliveries and any improvement activities.
- Analyze root causes to lead resolution to a permanent fix that will mitigate a repeat of overdue deliveries.
- Ensures product is delivered on time, meets quality standards, and at the right cost. May perform delivery assurance responsibilities.
- Monitors contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
- Effectively communicate escalations across organizational teams.
- Resolve supplier invoice discrepancies.
- Other projects assigned and directed by Leadership.
- Normally receives general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new projects or assignments. Work is reviewed for soundness of judgment and overall adequacy and accuracy.
Processes & procedures :
Carries out procurement processes, standards, and operational plans, including RFPs, negotiation preparations, and cost analysis following company policies and procedures.Monitor leading indicators, supplier risks, and drop in demands using procurement tools for advanced risk mitigation.Utilize online tools including supplier portal, quality conformance, engineering changes, and monitoring / managing key performance indicators.Monitors system updates for item master settings to validate correct lead time, supplier, and pricing.Collaborate with material planning team to ensure order policy and other key drivers are kept up to date to align with supplier capacity and capability while continuing to support operations.Internal customer service :
Responds to inquiries on order status, changes, or cancellations to ensure customer satisfaction.Participate in recurring SIOP reviews working with planning and other stakeholders providing insight to potential critical impacts.Works cross functionally with Engineering, Quality, Materials, Finance, Customer Service, p4Production Planning and Operations in support of business goals around output, efficiency, and cost of inventory.Qualifications you must have :
Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.Thorough knowledge of Supply Chain processes; to include procurement, sourcing, supplier performance.Proficient in Excel, Power Point, and Project.Qualifications we prefer :
Ability to influence change management in relationship building, team culture, can do attitudes, and being a team of solutions providers.Bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations, engineering, or related field.SAP proficiency preferred or related MRP system.Ability to read technical drawings and specifications.Prior purchasing experience within a manufacturing environment.Prior experience with AS9100 requirements.Willing and able to travel 10-20% of the time.Experience in the Aerospace industry.Knowledge of Continuous Improvement.Experience working with international teams / customers / suppliers.What we offer :
Medical, dental, and vision insuranceThree weeks of vacation for newly hired employeesGenerous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy optionTuition reimbursement programStudent Loan Repayment ProgramLife insurance and disability coverageOptional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protectionBirth, adoption, parental leave benefitsOvia Health, fertility, and family planningAdoption AssistanceAutism BenefitEmployee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessionsHealthy You Incentives, wellness rewards programDoctor on Demand, virtual doctor visitsBright Horizons, child and elder care servicesTeladoc Medical Experts, second opinion programMay be eligible for relocationAnd more!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?