Procurement Manager (hybrid - Puerto Rico)

RTX RTX · Aerospace · santa isabel, Puerto Rico +1 · Supply Chain

Procurement Manager for Collins Aerospace (RTX) in Puerto Rico, responsible for managing procurement processes, RFPs, negotiations, cost analysis, and supplier relationships for electronic commodities. The role ensures timely delivery, quality standards, and cost optimization, while addressing production inquiries and mitigating supply chain risks. Requires experience in supply chain, SAP, and familiarity with FAR/DFAR regulations.

What you'd actually do

  1. Carries out procurement processes, standards, and operational plans, including RFPs, negotiation preparations, and cost analysis.
  2. Responds to client inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations to ensure customer satisfaction.
  3. Carries out activities associated with purchasing goods, materials, supplies, and services to ensure terms are in the organization’s best interest.
  4. Engage with functions outside of supply chain (Finance, Engineering, Operations, programs etc.) to ensure a timely resolution of medium to complex supply chain issues.
  5. Be proactive to mitigate and minimize supply chain risks, to prevent critical line stops.

Skills

Required

  • University Degree and minimum of 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
  • Prior experience in supply chain, operations, procurement or related field.
  • Prior experience utilizing SAP

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with FAR and DFAR regulations.
  • Demonstrated negotiation skills and ability to manage supplier relationships effectively.
  • Experience with procurement lifecycle from quote to delivery.
  • Understanding of compliance regulations, import/export rules, and government procurement procedures.
  • Experience in aerospace, defense, or government contracting sectors.

What the JD emphasized

  • U.S. citizenship is required
  • Prior experience in supply chain, operations, procurement or related field.
  • Prior experience utilizing SAP
  • Familiarity with FAR and DFAR regulations.