Graduate Supply Chain

Date Posted:

2026-06-18

Country:

United Kingdom

Location:

Kilkeel, Newry, Mourne and Down

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.  

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ problems and requirements and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. 

At our Kilkeel Facility, we manufacture aircraft interior seating for global customers. To support our growing business and strengthen our supply chain capabilities, we are looking for a Graduate to join our Supply Chain team. The role provides hands-on exposure to a dynamic global aerospace supply chain and the chance to contribute to critical initiatives, working in an analytical, operations, and project-based capacity. The role will be based on site at Kilkeel, Northern Ireland. 

 What you will do: 

Supported by our experienced team you will: 

• Liaise with operations and the wider business to support operational requirements for Direct & Indirect purchasing 

• Review, facilitate and raise purchase orders and billing/invoicing queries with suppliers 

• Indirect supplier reviews and analysis in collaboration with department manager 

• Lead project management of cost/critical shortage reduction initiatives 

• Provide analytical support across the Global Spares and Direct Supply Chain teams

• Collaborate with Quality department to ensure technical, export, & process compliance (vendor control) 

• Align supplier base to RTX central approved suppliers 

• Support new product introduction activities 

• Work closely with the commodity team 

• Provide input to the strategic commodity strategies 

• Provide administration support in day-to-day activities within the Supply Chain/ Logistics team 

Skills and Experience Required: 

We will delight in training and supporting your transition into industry. As such, you will demonstrate a proactive learning mindset, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to delivering both business objectives and personal development goals while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment.  

Essential Criteria: 

This graduate opportunity is ideally suited to you if you have a strong interest in aerospace supply chains, operational excellence, sustainability, and collaborative supplier management. You will have a minimum 2:2 in a relevant degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline. 

You will be a confident and effective communicator, with strong analytical capability and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, for data analysis and reporting. You will be comfortable working to tight deadlines in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment where accuracy and attention to detail are critical.

Desirable Criteria: 

• Previous substantial relevant work experience in a Supply Chain environment 

• 6 months previous experience working in an administrator role. 

• Experience or exposure to enterprise systems such as SAP and/or SQL

What We Offer:  

In return we offer a benefits package which includes a competitive base salary as well as 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. In addition, there is an Employee Assistance Programme, ability to buy and sell holidays, employee discounts, a fantastic pension scheme, discounted gym membership and much, much more.   

In addition, you will be part of our graduate programme, designed to support your development both professionally and personally. The programme offers exposure to a wide range of the business, and opportunities to grow your network through attending a range of exciting Early Careers and STEM events. You will be supported by experienced colleagues while building valuable connections that will enhance your career progression and broaden your understanding of how your work delivers impact across the organisation. 

  

More about us:  

The Kilkeel facility, part of our Interiors team, is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don’t just get people from point A to point B. We’re committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we’re changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team? 

Join us as we take flight! 

Candidates are required to submit a covering letter with their application, alongside their CV. You must clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role. This information will be used for shortlisting purposes. 

Where a high volume of candidates meet the essential criteria, the desirable criteria will be used to further shortlist applicants. 

Please note that submission of a covering letter is mandatory for this role. Applications submitted without a covering letter will not be progressed. 

The vacancy will close on 22nd March 2026 if sufficient applications are received.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  

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