Date Posted:

2025-09-22

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HAZ01: Interiors (Evac Sys)-Phoenix 3414 S 5th Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85040 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

Join our on-site team in Phoenix, AZ, and play a key role in supporting our Evacuation slides product - critical, life-saving equipment—within our Safety, Cargo, and Lighting portfolio. You'll lead sourcing efforts, manage complex supplier relationships (local and global), and get ahead of obsolescence risks.

This role is hands-on and has high impact, requiring close collaboration with engineering, planning, and operations. You'll navigate legacy systems, compliance challenges, and ensure supply keeps pace with production.

If you thrive on solving supply chain puzzles and want to make a real difference, we want to meet you!

What You Will Do

Procurement

Manage purchasing components and materials.

Identify and qualify alternate suppliers and parts to address obsolescence.

Develop, maintain, and enhance strategic relationships with key suppliers.

Monitor supplier performance in terms of quality, delivery, cost, and service.

Facilitate regular supplier reviews to drive continuous improvement and resolve issues.

Ensure supplier compliance with corporate policies, quality standards, and sustainability requirements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with planning, engineering, quality, and operations teams to align procurement activities with business needs.

Provide input into product design changes or redesigns related to sourcing constraints.

Act as procurement lead for new product introductions (NPIs) and product lifecycle transitions.

Obsolescence Management

Maintain an up-to-date obsolescence tracking system and forecast risks to production schedules.

Collaborate with design, planning, and engineering teams to develop last-time buy (LTB) strategies.

Data & Reporting

Provide regular updates on obsolescence risk and mitigation plans.

Generate cost impact analyses for obsolete parts and alternative sourcing strategies.

Track KPIs related to obsolescence mitigation, cost savings, and supplier performance.

May travel to supplier sites up to 10% of the time (domestic)

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:

Experience with obsolescence management, risk mitigation, and supplier coordination

Supplier and purchase order management with delivery assurance focus

Solid understanding of supply chain in manufacturing (preferably aerospace)

Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences

Proficient in SAP and MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Skilled in data analysis and critical thinking for decision support

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! 

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?

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

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

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.

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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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