Sr. Analyst, New Product Introduction Procurement (Hybrid)

Raytheon Technologies - Windsor Locks, CT

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Windsor Locks, CT

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is seeking an Experienced New Product Introduction professional to join our team. This role is pivotal in executing new program sourcing strategies while ensuring alignment with commodity strategies and low-cost sourcing plans for sustainable supply chain development. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing plans that ensure the new product sourcing strategy aligns with desired program outcomes. This position offers opportunities to develop skills in cross-functional leadership, solution-based negotiating, cost management activities, strategic commodity coordination, and execution of key customer critical program development activities. As a New Product Introduction professional, you will engage in all aspects of supply chain competencies, providing an excellent proving ground for motivated individuals interested in building a strong foundation within Collins' supply chain organizations. Success in this role is defined by forging strong supplier relationships, establishing robust supplier contracts, taking ownership of the development process with a strong technical aptitude, and executing flawlessly to meet program and organizational goals. You will be part of and support Supply Chain matters within Integrated Product Teams, selecting sources for new products in line with commodity sourcing strategy. Your responsibilities will include developing supply chain plans and quality management measures for new products, executing value analysis of new product supply chain operations, and monitoring and managing scope in purchasing new products. Effective communication across all levels of the organization is essential, as you will manage procurement activities through the initial phases of product development and validate new program business case proposals. You will also drive compliance with procurement procedures within the working team to develop and execute standard work within the Procurement for development program, demonstrating an understanding of global logistics, including import/export requirements.

Responsibilities

• Execute new program sourcing strategies while ensuring alignment with commodity strategies and low-cost sourcing plans.
• Implement plans to ensure the new product sourcing strategy aligns with desired program outcomes.
• Develop supply chain plans and quality management measures for new products.
• Execute value analysis of new product supply chain operations.
• Monitor and manage scope in purchasing new products.
• Communicate to all levels of the organization regarding procurement activities.
• Manage procurement activities through initial phases of product development (proposal & preliminary design).
• Validate new program business case proposals.
• Take new programs through the development life cycle while working in an Integrated Product Team structure.
• Integrate with Supply Management and leverage Commodity Strategies for cost reduction without compromising quality.
• Directly interface with Senior Management within the business unit customers and serve as the link between the program and the supply chain organization.
• Drive compliance to procurement procedures within the working team.
• Demonstrate understanding of global logistics including import/export requirements.
• Maintain standard work for consolidated programs, sourcing strategies, and execution methodology.
• Coordinate cross-business unit part family studies and standardized sourcing classifications.
• Coordinate supplier capacity studies addressing key cross-program commodities/suppliers.
• Maintain compliance of sourcing plans through Strategic Sourcing Review Board.

Requirements

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field, or in absence of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience.
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status).

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment.
• Proven experience in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Project/Program Management Experience, ideally in an Engineering/Operations/Supply Chain Management related environment.
• Successful record of managing to plan and achieving customer satisfaction.
• Cost sensitivity and business judgment with proven bottom line results.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• SAP proficiency is desired.

Benefits

• 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 such as 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.