Date Posted

2025-10-17

Country

United States of America

Location

HIA99: Field Office - IA Remote Location, Remote City, IA, 50301 USA

Position Role Type

Remote

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance

None/Not Required

We are looking for an experienced buyer to join our Mission Systems procurement team. The ideal candidate will have supply chain experience using SAP to support low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environments, preferably within Aerospace & Defense.

This position provides the right candidate an exceptional opportunity to grow their supply chain career. To succeed, you will need to build successful relationships with external suppliers, internal customers, and supply chain colleagues. This role will involve a high level of multitasking and balancing multiple priorities.

What You Will Do

Carry out Procurement processes, standards, and operational plans, including RFQs, negotiation, purchase orders, and delivery assurance.
Communicate with internal customers about order status, changes, or cancellations.
Engage with functions outside of supply chain (Engineering, Operations, Value Stream) to report and resolve supply chain issues.
Mitigate and minimize supply chain risks proactively, preventing critical line stops.
Work closely with colleagues in Procurement to ensure successful supplier management and execution in supporting program needs and requirements.
Monitor vendor performance and conduct supplier business reviews.
Collaborate with Supply Chain Quality, communicating defects to suppliers and arranging for returns/rework.
Ensure compliance with internal policies and federal acquisition regulations.

Qualifications/Experience Needed

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
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
Proficiency working within Microsoft Office

Qualifications We Prefer

Proficiency in SAP strongly preferred
Purchasing background within a manufacturing environment
Experience working with export-controlled technical data (ITAR & EAR)
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
Detailed knowledge of computers and peripherals
Excellent communication skills and some proficiency in math
Experience with federal acquisition regulations (FAR, DFARS)
Prior experience in deadline driven roles with a high level of problem resolution

What We Offer

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!

Mission Systems

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

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.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. 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 82,000 USD - 164,000 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 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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Principal Procurement Specialist (Remote)

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