Senior Strategic Buyer (P3)

at  Collins Aerospace

POSITION ROLE TYPE:

Unspecified
Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of any Bachelor’s / College Degree in Engineering, Business Studies/Administration/ Management or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience.
• Experience in sourcing and supplier management, including implementing cost savings
• Confidence with cost management
• Materials Management background MRP, ERP software.
• Experience in a Materials Management or similar role.
• Previous experience within a global purchasing environment, implementing strategies
• Proven track record of achievement in a relevant position
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, particularly data and cost management
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Must not have had any disciplinary case within the past year
• Must not be under Performance Improvement Plan
• With at least a year in his/her current position
  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.
  The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.
  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!

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage effective communication with tactical counterpart.
• Use knowledge and supplier dealings to input into commodity strategy.
• Execute commodity strategy.
• Support Galley enablement.
• Sourcing Process RFQ and cost data for production and development Galleys, including any pricing disputes and PPV.
• Manage price books and cost variances.
• Analyze demand and pricing to set appropriate order quantities and batch size.
• Review supplier performance and agree plans Commodity manager if required.
• Support Design activities and execute these plans.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities and develop strategies to realize savings
• Lead or support the implementation of cost reduction initiatives
• Working with the potential suppliers and the program team, identify opportunities to reduce weight and cost, and address quality issues
• Ensure the suppliers are ‘rate ready’ to support production.
• Support and work closely with the Tactical Procurement team to ensure supplier performance is in line with required and contracted terms
• Identify supply chain risks and develop strategy to minimize impact
• Together with the commodity manager, develop the commodity by managing projects that would include the preparation of business cases and commodity profiles
• Adheres to participate in all EHS practices and standards across the site, including but not limited to proactive reporting of observed hazards and recommendations to ensure the safety and well-being of self and others.