Principal Procurement Specialist (Remote-Puerto Rico)

Date Posted:

2026-01-12

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HPR99: Field Office – PR, Remote Location, Remote City, PR, 00921 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

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:

None/Not Required

We are looking for an experienced buyer to join our Mission Systems procurement team. The ideal candidate will have supply chain experience using SAP to support low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environments, preferably within Aerospace & Defense. This position provides the right candidate an exceptional opportunity to grow their supply chain career. To succeed, you will need to build successful relationships with external suppliers, internal customers, and supply chain colleagues. This role will involve a high level of multitasking and balancing multiple priorities.
 

This position will be located Remotely in Puerto Rico. You must be residing in Puerto Rico at the time of starting employment. Relocation is not offered.

What You Will Do:

• Carry out Procurement processes, standards, and operational plans, including RFQs, negotiation, purchase orders, and delivery assurance
• Communicate with internal customers about order status, changes, or cancellations
• Engage with functions outside of supply chain (Engineering, Operations, Value Stream) to report and resolve supply chain issues
• Mitigate and minimize supply chain risks proactively, preventing critical line stops
• Work closely with colleagues in Procurement to ensure successful supplier management and execution in supporting program needs and requirements
• Monitor vendor performance and conduct supplier business reviews
• Collaborate with Supply Chain Quality, communicating defects to suppliers and arranging for returns/rework
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and federal acquisition regulations

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
• Proficiency working within Microsoft Office

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Proficiency in SAP strongly preferred
• Purchasing background within a manufacturing environment
• Experience working with export-controlled technical data (ITAR & EAR)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Detailed knowledge of computers and peripherals
• Excellent communication skills and some proficiency in math
• Experience with federal acquisition regulations (FAR, DFARS)
• Prior experience in deadline driven roles with a high level of problem resolution

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

• Participation in the Employee Scholar Program (ESP)

• Life insurance and disability coverage

• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 8 free counseling sessions.

• And more!

Learn More & Apply Now!

Mission Systems: 

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. 

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

* Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.

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.

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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