Principle Specialist, Supplier Development (remote)

Date Posted:

2024-06-17

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HNY99: Field Office – NY Remote Location, Remote City, NY, 12201 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

Are you interested in joining a dynamic global team that has a great impact on the Collins organization? If so, then this is the job for YOU!

The Principal Specialist Supplier Development, will have the responsibility to manage a portfolio of key high impact suppliers to drive supplier improvement and sustained performance

You will help key suppliers in the resolution of significant issues that are likely to have a business-wide impact by working cross functionally with Engineering, Quality and Operations leadership. In addition, you will coordinate the resolution of company/department wide risks/obstacles to ensure manufacturing, supply chain, and delivery schedules are in alignment with customer needs. You will also be responsible for reporting key suppliers’ progress to operational initiatives at executive reviews with senior level leadership, both internal and external.

This is a remote position that must be focused on Long Island, NY. Relocation is not available for this role.

What You Will Do:

• Improve overall performance of attributed key suppliers using Collins continuous improvement program and tools.
• Lead onsite assessments to assess supplier qualifications and drive overall supplier improvement including training and certifications
• Assess and risk mitigate supplier capacity readiness by understanding Collins program needs, engaging key stakeholders, performing assessment, establishing, and tracking action plan.
• Comprehend complex issues and overcome them through structured tactical and strategic activities
• Establish partnerships at all levels within the supplier, emphasizing collaboration, clear expectations, common goals, trust, and transparency.
• Identify risks and gaps in supplier manufacturing processes and develop sustainable gap closure plans.
• Assist the supplier in establishing data / metrics to evaluate the health and stability of the manufacturing process
• Must be willing and able to travel 70% (day travel) and 5% (overnight)

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 or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience 
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract 
• 2+ years of prior experience in supply chain, quality, operations or engineering
• 2+ years of prior experience in a manufacturing environment

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with root cause analysis or continuous improvement tools
• Prior experience from the aerospace industry

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! 

Learn More and Apply Now:

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. 

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• This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program. The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey. Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience. Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX. 

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.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. 

• Position is remote; however, if you live within a reasonable commute of a Collins site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role. 

The salary range for this role is 77,000 USD – 163,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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