Manager, Commodity Management & Sourcing

at  Collins Aerospace

SUMMARY

As a Commodity Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for implementing and leading commodity sourcing strategies. These responsibilities include quotations, bid analysis, supplier recommendations, awards, execution of new or extension of existing supplier contracts, supplier development, risk mitigation, and cost reduction in support of Landing Systems objectives for the Machining Commodity.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Typically requires a University Degree and typically a minimum 8 years in Supply Chain/ Sourcing/ Commodity Management/ Supplier Quality or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in Data Analysis and Presenting using MS software (MS Excel, Power point)
• Experience in ERP system
• Successful candidate must meet all requirements under ITAR and CCGP and be eligible to work in Canada.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• SAP Experience
• Aerospace/Automotive experience.
• Strong knowledge of Supply Chain practices and Commodity Management.
• Aptitude to work independently with little oversight.
• Ability to effectively communicate and present to suppliers or senior leadership
• Comfortable working in a fast pace environment with shifting priorities without impacting the quality of work produced.
• Reacts with a sense of urgency.
• Demonstrated team building, leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Strong negotiation and relationship building skills.
• Manages time and priorities well to meet previously provided commitments.
• Demonstrated success in developing project plans and managing these projects through to successful execution, including overcoming obstacles and resolving issues on their own.
• Technical or manufacturing aptitude
  Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies 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.
  Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable, and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us!
  Diversity drives innovation, inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the development and execution of commodity and supplier development strategies for direct product that supports the strategic objectives of the Business Unit and Company.
• Conduct RFQs and perform bid analysis.
• Lead contract negotiations.
• Organize efforts with regards to supplier performance improvements, expedite requests, and supplier onsite support on critical recovery plans.
• Work with Operational Procurement, Engineering and Program Management to ensure the successful introduction of new programs and successful transfer of production requirements to new suppliers.
• Support multiple buy to buy, buy to make, and make to buy projects.
• Support the development of broad based commodity or supplier strategies.
• Drive special projects with suppliers and cross-functional teams across the organization.