Principal Specialist, Procurement - Government Seating (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-05-26

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CO-COLORADO SPRINGS-1275 ~ 1275 N Newport Rd ~ NEWPORT

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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 Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world 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 market 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 market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Collins Aerospace is looking for a Principal Procurement Specialist to support our Government Interiors Seating direct product component and sub-assembly sourcing in Colorado Springs, CO. As a Government Supply Chain and commodity management lead, you will work closely with the commodity manager(s) to set overall strategy and execute that strategy for the component/sub-assembly commodities.  This includes supplier contract negotiations, project management, preparing, organizing and sending out RFPs in support of Government pursuits, FARS and DFARS experience, Compliance Package generation and approval, executing work transitions between incumbent suppliers, gathering documentation, communicating clearly with suppliers, peers, leadership and other internal teams, organizing compliance requirements and executing final contract awards in support of government direct product requirements. 

This is an onsite role in Colorado Springs, CO and is NOT eligible for relocation assistance.

What You Will Do

• Clearly communicate with Supply Chain Manager, internal customers, and suppliers
• Ability to prepare, negotiate, and work through RFPs with supplier partners
• Technical acumen and ability to understand drawing specification and related requirements
• Strong skill set using Excel, Access and other analytical methodologies
• Collaborates with multiple internal stakeholders to develop and execute Supply Chain commodity strategies
• Able to build strong relationships with suppliers
• Can organize documentation into format that can be used for compliance purposes
• Ability to review commodity market and make a fair and reasonable determination
• Works with limited oversight from leadership
• Manages and prioritizes several projects at one time and clearly communicates project status to leadership
• Negotiate through execution supplier contracts and agreements in support of awarded business
• Analyzes data and information to determine reasonable prices with commodity manager assistance
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, as required

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

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Supply Chain or Business Degree preferred
• Experience with wide range of commodities, manufacturing technologies and components from machined, mechanical fabrications, welding, soft goods, leather, fabric, cushions, foam, plastics, composites, engineered items such as restraints
• Government purchasing and/or sourcing experience based on varying government requirements and regulations
• Strong awareness and familiarity of Government Supply Chain practices and Government Commodity Management sourcing practices
• Strong experience with Excel including macros, pivot tables etc. and some Access database and analytics methods experience preferred
• Supply Chain professional certification(s) such as CPIM, CSCP, CPSM
• Experience with SAP as primary ERP/MRP system
• Experience with Tableau, Power BI, Kinaxis, Microsoft Office Suite

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 & Apply Now!​

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

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. 

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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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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