Principal Specialist, Commodity Management and Sourcing (Remote)

Date Posted: 2026-10-05 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-REMOTE Position Role Type: Remote U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required At RTX, the world's 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. Seeking a motivated and experienced individual to fill an opening as a Principal Specialist, Commodity Management and Sourcing. What You Will Do Support contingent labor strategies using project management principles, CORE, and the gated review process. This includes defining scope, goals, schedules, SOW, and budgets for project implementation. Assist in the implementation of CLRS "Contingent Labor Request System". Manage the execution of commodity/account management and sourcing strategies, including supply chain strategy implementation and supplier selection processes that meet standards for TCO, price, quality, timing, and reliability. Define and share sourcing strategies, best practices, and acceptable service levels. Develop strategic plans for commodities or strategic suppliers and manage relationships with one or more strategic accounts across commodities. Support and lead supplier negotiations. This includes establishing a negotiation team, confirming objectives, planning strategy and execution, finalizing preparations, participating in negotiations, ensuring acceptable agreements, obtaining final approvals, and completing final agreements. Perform other duties as needed to support departmental goals and ensure operational efficiency. Willing and able to travel up to 10% of the time (domestic). What You Will Learn Leveraging of RTX Strategic Sourcing Strategies within the Collins Aerospace family of businesses. Cost savings initiatives, Grow-Maintain-Reduce-Exit (GRME) initiative and Contingent Labor Sourcing Tool (Field Glass). Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience. Experience in strategic sourcing process. Experience in implementation, negotiations, collaboration with internal leadership and execution. Experience in contract managements and negotiations. Experience in supplier relationship development and management. Experience in spend data analytics. Qualifications We Prefer Contingent labor and professional services commodity experience. Excellent communication skills. Strong collaboration and negotiation skills. Ability to handle conflict management and problem resolutions. Ability to set priorities and time management. 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 cove…

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