Senior Buyer

Overview

Date Posted and location details are provided in the original description. Role is focused on supply chain management for direct materials, supplier assessment, and program support within a manufacturing environment.

• Responsible for purchase and/or sourcing of direct materials within an agreed and defined strategy in support of cost, quality, and delivery targets.
• Assess and evaluate suppliers and undertake performance reviews to ensure on-time delivery (OTD) and Defect Preventive/Process Metrics (DPPM) compliance and manage performance activities.
• Support the supply chain management in the creation of an integrated project plan and take accountability for the Supply Chain Work Transfer Package(s).
• Proactively manage supply chain risk by implementing mitigation strategies and report on the status within the Risk Matrix to IPTs.
• Create and ensure adherence to the supply chain execution plan, showing key supply chain activities relative to program milestones and development of test articles to sustaining build status.
• Actively influence design choices to reduce recurring and/or non-recurring costs, including support to drawing changes impacting inventory and operations.
• Coordinate necessary activities within the Supply Chain team and wider business to ensure successful fulfillment of the manufacturing plan.
• Proactively control cost adherence to the approved business case and provide updates for IPT reviews or change impact, including Non-Recurring and Recurring costs associated with the Supply Chain work package.
• Capture and ensure Supply Chain IPT actions are closed in a timely manner to support program needs.
• Create, maintain, and communicate the Supply Chain Management Pack in support of the program, including: Plan on a Page, SC Maturity Status, Change & Impact, Cost Adherence, Risk & Mitigation, Key Issues, Key Mitigating Actions, etc.
• Manage program conflicts to ensure each program receives the necessary support.
• Act as the Supply Chain point of contact to internal and external customers, which may require attendance at customer meetings and providing reports.
• Develop and implement business processes to improve supply chain systems and execution.
• Uphold high ethical standards in internal and external dealings.
• Adhere to and participate in all EHS practices and standards across the site, including proactive reporting of hazards and recommendations to ensure safety and wellbeing.

• Graduate of any Bachelor’s/College Degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Studies/Administration/Management or equivalent.
• Ability to create consensus to ensure results from peers in cross-functional positions.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and life-long learning.
• Excellent time management and active communication skills.
• Ability to manage conflict across multiple roles and teams.
• Knowledge of inventory management processes and philosophies, including MRP & Just in Time (JIT).
• Understanding of financial reports and expense control.
• Proven ability to analyze data and successfully develop and execute project plans.
• Experience developing and delivering communications and presentations to customers, public groups, and internal organizations (e.g., top management, boards of directors).
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with leadership (minimum – up to 2 levels up).
• Able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

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.

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