Date Posted:

2025-09-24

Country:

United States of America

Location:

01: Building 01 Windsor Locks One Hamilton Road, Windsor Locks, CT, 06096 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

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.

As a Procurement Specialist – Engineered Items, you will play a critical role in ensuring the success of our Power & Controls business units by managing both internal demand deliveries and Drop Ship orders to external customers. This specialized role requires a strong background in supplier management, procurement processes, and cross-functional collaboration to support high-value programs.

This is a hybrid role (combination on onsite and remote work) and can be based either at Windsor Locks, CT or Rockford, IL. Weekly onsite presence is required and anticipated travel expectations are roughly 10%.

What You Will Do

Support all business units in Power and Controls, managing internal demand deliveries as well as Drop Ship orders to our external customers.

Carry out procurement processes, standards, and operational plans, including quoting process, negotiation preparations, and cost analysis. 

Respond to client inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations to ensure customer satisfaction. 

Engage with functions outside of supply chain (Finance, Engineering, Operations, programs etc.) to ensure a timely resolution of medium to complex supply chain issues. 

Mitigate and minimize supply chain risks, to prevent critical line stops. 

Monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations. 

Manage Supplier led work transitions through the SRI process.

Contact 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 being managed. 

Ensure product is delivered on time, meets quality standards, and at the right cost. 

May perform delivery assurance responsibilities. 

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

Qualifications We Prefer

Program or project buying experience within the aerospace or other highly regulated industry experience.

Experience in delivery assurance, demand planning, or strategic sourcing.

SAP experience and strong technical aptitude, including ability to interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing processes.

Experience procuring commodities such as electrical, machining, and engineered items.

Knowledge of supply chain processes and market/industry conditions.

Strong skills in Microsoft Office (Excel pivot tables, PowerPoint); Tableau experience preferred.

Process improvement and continuous improvement experience.

Ability to travel as needed (10%).

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!  

May be eligible for relocation

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second.  Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight! 

Role type definition:

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.  

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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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