Principal Commodity Specialist

Date Posted:

2026-01-21

Country:

Canada

Location:

CA-ON-OAKVILLE-1400 ~ 1400 S Service Rd W ~ 1400 SERVICE

Position Role Type:

Onsite

 

Collins Aerospace is seeking a dynamic Principal Specialist, Commodity Management & Sourcing to be responsible for implementing and leading commodity sourcing strategies. These responsibilities include quotations, bid analysis, supplier recommendations, awards, execution of new or extension of existing supplier contracts, supplier development, risk mitigation, and cost reduction in support of Landing Systems objectives for the Machining Commodity

This position will be based in Oakville Facility - Canada - ON

What You Will Do:

• Partner with our suppliers to drive effective performance, strong relationships, and reliable health within the supply chain.

• Act as an escalation point for supplier issues and works with cross-functional teams and central supply chain teams to resolve issues.

• Support RTX and business level Strategic Sourcing Reviews

• Negotiation Lead for Contract renewals and any contractual disputes

• Grow, Maintain, Reduce (GMRE) Supplier Management and Maintenance

• Key partner in Cost Reduction strategies and support ongoing VA/VE activities

• Design and lead market research and sourcing strategies for focused technology areas

• Lead cross functional / cross business strategy teams in support of business priorities

• Development of business cases for alternate sourcing and hand-off strategies to Work Transfer teams

• Develop strategic agreements that enable ongoing executable solutions

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

• Experience negotiation contracts and working with Commodity and Contracts teams.

• Experience with CORE and LEAN projects

• The selected candidate has to be eligible to work in Canada; successful candidate must meet all requirements under ITAR and CCGP

Qualifications We Prefer

• Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Finance or STEM field

• Data analytics for decision making

• Experience using SAP

• Experience in the Aerospace industry including Military

• Ability to analyze Cost and Pricing Data and determine proposal compliance

• Ability to understand technical requirements of procured hardware and services including Statements of Work (SOW)

• Ability to process information and manage multiple conflicting priorities to drive to successful outcome (i.e., multi-task)

• Practical knowledge in leading and managing the execution of processes, projects and tactics within one work area

• Broad knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline with understanding of the impact of work on other areas of the organization

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable, and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us! 

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. 

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.  

The salary range for this role is 78,000 CAD - 122,850 CAD . The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. RTX offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental coverage, disability benefits, a retirement savings program, and tuition assistance through RTX’s Employee Scholar Program. Eligibility for specific benefits is based on factors such as position level, employment type (e.g., temporary or permanent), and business unit, and will be discussed during the hiring process. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. This job posting is for an existing position vacancy.

 

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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