Principal Specialist, Global Strategic Sourcing (Remote)

This position is for a commodity role on the Electronics Commodity team, supporting both the Interconnected & Harness sub-categories. U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strategic plan for a commodity and supply base.
• Collaborate with multiple business units to execute Supply Chain strategies.
• Own and be responsible for collaborating with multiple strategic suppliers.
• Evaluate and select supplier alignments based on price competitiveness, capability, quality, reliability (TCO).
• Analyze data and information to determine reasonable prices.
• Negotiate and execute long-term agreements with supply base that aligns with commodity strategy and internal stakeholders needs.
• Lead sourcing process from RFQ to contract signature.
• Work with limited oversight from leadership.
• Manage several projects at one time with a variety of complexity.
• Clearly communicate commodity or project status to leadership.
• Identify and pursue VA/VE opportunities through collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Lead change management or work transfer projects for cost savings or better alignment with supply base.
• Influence and support Collins strategic initiatives and change management projects.

Requirements

• 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.
• Proven working knowledge of Supply Chain practices and Commodity Management.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with Connectors or Harness Assembly.
• Strong Analytical skill (Excel, Access database, SAP).
• Results in negotiation, work transfer, or project execution.

Benefits

• 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 (educational assistance).
• Parental (including paternal) leave.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Child/adult backup care.
• Achievement awards.
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (dependent on role level and collective-bargaining agreement).

Pay

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD.

Schedule

• This role is classified as Remote: Employees work primarily offsite (from home).
• 15% travel required.