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Through our market-leading businesses, world-class operations and continued investment in research and development, we push the boundaries of known science to help connect and protect our world.\nCollins Aerospace, an RTX business, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions that are redefining aerospace and defence.\nWe’re now looking for an experienced Strategic Buyer to join our team in Havant.\nThis is an opportunity to take real ownership of supplier strategy and programme delivery, helping ensure our supply chain is ready to support both new and repeat programmes. You’ll work closely with Programme Management, Buyers and suppliers to balance cost, quality, delivery and long-term supply chain performance.\nWhat You’ll Do\nAs a Strategic Buyer, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our programmes are delivered on time and on budget, while developing a capable, competitive and resilient supply base.\nYour responsibilities will include:\nDelivering a programme-ready supply chain to support repeat purchasing and ongoing programme requirements.\nPartnering with Programme Management to build early awareness of new programmes and future supply chain requirements.\nLeading supplier selection and approval in line with purchasing and commodity strategies.\nEnsuring programme purchasing activity remains within agreed budgets and cost targets.\nIdentifying and delivering cost reduction opportunities and supporting supplier development initiatives.\nWorking closely with Buyers to improve supplier on-time delivery (OTD), on-quality delivery (OQD) and cost performance.\nInterpreting and implementing supply chain strategies and category plans.\nBuilding effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to identify risks and resolve issues.\nContributing to departmental improvement projects that enhance the effectiveness of our Purchasing function.\nWhat You’ll Bring\nWe’re looking for someone who understands that great procurement is about more than placing orders. You’ll be commercially aware, comfortable working with multiple stakeholders and able to turn supply chain strategy into action.\nYou’ll ideally bring:\nPrevious experience within a Supply Chain, Procurement or Purchasing environment.\nExperience delivering a high-quality service within a fast-paced procurement environment.\nStrong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels.\nThe ability to manage multiple priorities and organise your time effectively.\nConfidence working under pressure and delivering against deadlines.\nA proactive, flexible and solutions-focused approach.\nExperience using Microsoft Office and MRP/ERP systems, such as SAP or similar.\nThe ability to interpret and implement supply chain strategies and category plans.\nExposure to aviation or aerospace requirements and standards would be advantageous, but is not essential.\nA CIPS qualification, or progress towards one, would also be beneficial but is not essential.\nWhy Join Collins Aerospace?\nYou won’t simply be buying parts and services. You’ll be helping build the supply chain that enables complex aerospace programmes to succeed.\nAt Collins Aerospace, you’ll join a collaborative and innovative environment where your ideas and contribution matter. You’ll have opportunities to work across functions, develop your procurement and supply chain expertise and build your career within one of the world’s leading aerospace and defence organisations.\nWhat We Offer\nAlongside the opportunity to build your career with Collins Aerospace and RTX, you’ll receive a competitive benefits package including:\n25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays\nFantastic pension scheme\nPrivate medical insurance\nEmployee Assistance Programme\nCycle to Work Scheme\nA range of additional employee discounts and benefits\nReady to make an impact?\nIf you’re an experienced procurement or supply chain professional looking for a role where you can influence supplier strategy, programme performance and continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you.\nApply today and help us shape the future of aerospace and defence.\nRTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.\nPrivacy Policy and Terms\nPlease refer to the RTX Job Applicant Privacy Notice for further information.\nRTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. 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