Purchasing System Compliance Manager (remote)

Date Posted:

2025-10-02

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 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

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX 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.

Collins Aerospace Systems is searching for a Compliance Manager to join our Long Term Agreement (LTA) Inspection Center of Excellence (CoE) team. This position will report to the LTA CoE leader and be a key contributor to the Supply Chain Compliance team. 

You will perform and lead audits/inspection reviews and special projects in the support of Global Strategic Sourcing and SBU Strategic Sourcing’s LTA negotiations to determine the adequacy and effectiveness of the documentation and LTA readiness to support manufacturing operations, business proposals, internal control, risk management and governance processes of the purchasing system. 

What You Will Do:

• Generally works on most complex areas. Works on significant or unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles. Exercises independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Implement inspection requirements for LTAs to ensure team members comply with processes and standard work, as well as Collins and RTX policies and procedures.
• Monitor changes in U.S. Government regulations and works to align site policies, procedures, work instructions and tools to ensure regulatory compliance at the sites.
• Lead process improvement activity to include development of tools and solutions to improve business results, this may include development and deployment of training for the purchasing system requirements, process, and tools.
• Assist lead with external and government audit project related efforts.
• Support process improvement activity to include development of tools and solutions to improve business results, this may include development and deployment of training for the purchasing system requirements, process, and tools.
• Gain expertise in Supply Chain policies and procedures to support and assist/support in customer inquiries, reviews and audits of pricing information to include requests for purchasing data/reports – internal, external, third party, and government.
• Responsible for providing input to lead to support decisions on the adequacy and effectiveness of purchasing system process, risk and internal inspection control disciplines that could adversely impact Corporate and Stakeholder value.
• Develops and maintains strong working relationships with Corporate, Business Unit, and Shared Service leadership to ensure understanding and acceptance of audit issues impacting business risks and controls. May interface regularly with middle and senior level management (director and above).
• Frequently reviews work of others. Acts independently with some guidance to determine methods and procedures on new or special assignments.
• Participate in appropriate professional organizations including but not limited to the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) to stay abreast to the U.S. Government regulations and processes. Attends/participates in appropriate level external conference or seminar to network.
• Must be willing and able to travel up to 15% of the time

Qualifications You Must Have;

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract 
• 1+ years experience with procurement and/or Compliance experience with a working knowledge of FAR/DFARS and legal/contract terms and conditions

Qualifications We Prefer:

• 5+ years of experience in Aerospace Supply Chain or related experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or Engineering is desirable, Master’s Degree preferred
• Demonstrated data analysis capability
• Ability to communicate and present to all levels of the organization
• CORE Practitioner/Associate Certification, Lean or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certifications
• Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   
• 5+ years of experience in Aerospace Supply Chain or related experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or Engineering is desirable, Master’s Degree preferred
• Demonstrated data analysis capability
• Ability to communicate and present to all levels of the organization
• CORE Practitioner/Associate Certification, Lean or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certifications
• Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   

What We Offer:

• 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 you can buy 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

• And More!

Learn More And Apply Now:

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.  

*This position is remote; however, if you live within a reasonable commute of a Collins site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 USD. 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.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.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 or not 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 role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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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