Senior Procurement Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee procurement operations for designated suppliers, encompassing sourcing, competitive bidding, purchase orders, negotiations, and management of supplier performance.

• Formulate and implement sourcing strategies that align with quality, cost, delivery, and overall business objectives.

• Evaluate supplier pricing, market trends, procurement data, and cost factors to uncover savings opportunities and inform sourcing decisions.

• Create RFPs, bid packages, supplier assessments, and risk evaluations.

• Track ERP/MRP data and procurement needs, including lead times, supply periods, safety stock, and planning criteria.

• Build and nurture supplier relationships while ensuring timely delivery, addressing issues, and fostering continuous performance enhancements.

• Collaborate with Planners, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Program Management to tackle supply chain issues.

• Identify and alleviate supplier and supply chain risks.

• Investigate supplier root causes and spearhead corrective actions.

• Develop procurement metrics, dashboards, presentations, and management reports; assist in audits, recovery plans, and production readiness reviews.

• Aid strategic procurement initiatives and data-driven decision-making for Collins Aerospace, a leader in aerospace and defense solutions.

⛳️ Requirements

• A University Degree or equivalent experience coupled with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related discipline.

• Proven professional or educational background in communicating effectively in both English and Spanish (verbal and written).

• U.S. citizenship is mandatory.

• Previous experience with SAP or comparable ERP/MRP systems.

• Background in a manufacturing or aerospace setting.

• Familiarity with competitive bidding, supplier development, and supplier performance management practices.

• Proficient Excel skills with experience in analyzing procurement or supply chain data.

• Understanding of Lean principles, continuous improvement methodologies, or APICS/ISM practices and certifications.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.

• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching contributions.

• Participation in the Employee Scholar Program (ESP).

• Life insurance and disability coverage.

• Employee Assistance Plan, offering up to 8 complimentary counseling sessions.

• Primarily remote work from home.

• Occasional travel to the site location as needed.