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At RTX, the worlds largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three spanet leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global spanet. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Buyer to support our fuel nozzle production team and help drive key supply chain initiatives that enable our operational goals. In this role, you will work independently with minimal supervision, driving improvements to procurement processes and supply chain systems. Youll collaborate across functions to ensure alignment with organizational policies and procedures, and will serve as a knowledgeable resource for guiding teams on best practices that support supply chain excellence.

This is a hybrid role in West Des Moines, IA and may be eligible for relocation assistance. The expectation for this hybrid schedule would be to work four days per week onsite, and one day offsite. This role may have up to 10 travel.

What You Will Do

• Coordinate procurement and timely delivery of materials and services by collaborating closely with internal stakeholders across engineering, operations, and planning teams.
• Support multiple supply chain disciplines, supporting process execution and successful implementation of procurement strategies.
• Support sourcing initiatives by researching new suppliers, spanets, and pricing trends; provide insights based on operational challenges and day-to-day procurement experience.
• Resolve general inquiries from internal and external stakeholders with a customer-focused and solution-oriented mindset.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable import, export, and excise regulations, maintaining the highest standards of regulatory adherence.
• Manage key responsibilities across multiple supply chain functions, especially in smaller or matrixed locations where cross-functional collaboration is critical.
• Execute procurement and supply chain activities that span multiple disciplines and do not fall into a single defined category.
• Develop procurement execution strategies leveraging the established supply base-identify optimal materials and services from preferred suppliers to meet business unit needs for performance and cost efficiency.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve supply chain performance through data analysis, process enhancements, and alignment with broader operations strategies.
• Foster strong supplier relationships to drive both objective (on-time delivery, quality) and subjective (communication, responsiveness) performance to the highest levels.
• Demonstrate strong business and financial acumen-build, support, and present business cases that effectively communicate value to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field

Qualifications We Prefer

• Degree in Supply Chain Management preferred, but not required

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment, with a solid understanding of production and supply chain dynamics.

• Experience building and maintaining strong supplier relationships that support long-term business goals. Demonstrated experience as an effective and strategic negotiator.

• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies Working knowledge of contract creation, review, and execution.

• Proficiency in SAP or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.

What We Offer Benefits   

• Some of our competitive benefits packages include:   

• 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 & Apply Now!  

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.  

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

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite.  Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader. 

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibilities. 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. 

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 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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