Supplier Development Program Lead - Remote

Location: US-AL-REMOTE

 Position Role Type: Remote

 U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

 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. Collins aerospace is looking to hire Supplier Development Program Lead (SDPL). This role serves as the primary Supplier Development representative supporting an assigned Strategic Business Unit (SBU), acting as the key interface between Procurement (Supply Chain) and the Global Supplier Development (GSD) organization. In this role, you will partner closely with Procurement (Supply Chain) to align supplier development priorities with business objectives while collaborating with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supplier Development teams to improve supplier performance, support capacity readiness, mitigate supply chain risks, and ensure successful execution of production and New Product Introduction (NPI) programs. The SDPL coordinates cross-functional supplier development activities, aligns business priorities with supplier capabilities, and helps ensure suppliers are positioned to meet quality, delivery, capacity, and operational objectives. Success in this role requires strong collaboration, business acumen, analytical thinking, and the ability to influence stakeholders across a highly matrixed organization.

Business Partnership & Strategic Alignment Serve as the primary Supplier Development representative supporting an assigned Strategic Business Unit (SBU). Partner closely with Procurement (Supply Chain) to understand business priorities and translate them into supplier development strategies and execution plans. Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality to align supplier development activities with business needs. Participate in SBU operating reviews and cross-functional meetings, providing updates on supplier performance, risks, and improvement initiatives. Support prioritization of supplier development resources based on business needs and operational impact. Ability to travel domestically and/or internationally up to 30%. Supplier Performance & Risk Management Manage and monitor SBU supplier development KPIs, including leading and lagging indicators, to evaluate supplier performance, readiness, and operational risk. Identify emerging supplier risks and coordinate mitigation plans with Procurement (Supply Chain) and cross-functional stakeholders. Serve as the primary escalation point for supplier development issues impacting the SBU, coordinating with crisis teams or cross-functional response teams as needed. Monitor supplier recovery