Graduate - Supply Chain in Birmingham

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 defence industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ problems and requirements and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

At the Marston Green Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) UK facility, we provide specialist technical support for Electronic Engine Control, Fuel Metering units, Actuators and Pump units widely used in the Aerospace industry. To support our growing business and strengthen our supply chain capabilities, we are looking for a Graduate to join our Supply Chain team. The role provides hands-on exposure to a dynamic global aerospace supply chain and the chance to contribute to critical initiatives, working in an analytical, operations, and project-based capacity.

Responsibilities:

• Liaise with operations and wider the business to support operational requirements for Direct & indirect purchasing
• Review, facilitate and raise purchase orders and billing/invoicing queries with suppliers
• Initiate and manage contracts through to signature
• Indirect supplier reviews and analysis in collaboration with department manager
• Lead project management of cost/critical shortage reduction initiatives
• Provide analytical support across the Global Spares and Direct Supply Chain teams
• Collaborate with Quality department to ensure technical, export, & process compliance (vendor control)
• Contribute to cross-functional sustainability projects from site to European levels
• Align supplier base to RTX central approved suppliers

Skills and Experience Required:

This graduate opportunity is ideally suited to you if you have a strong interest in aerospace supply chains, operational excellence, sustainability, and collaborative supplier management. You will have a minimum 2:2 in a relevant degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline. You will be a confident and effective communicator, with strong analytical capability and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, for data analysis and reporting. You will be comfortable working to tight deadlines in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment where accuracy and attention to detail are critical. Experience or exposure to enterprise systems such as SAP and/or SQL would be advantageous. We will delight in training and supporting your transition into industry. As such, you will demonstrate a proactive learning mindset, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to delivering both business objectives and personal development goals while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment.

What We Offer:

In return we offer a benefits package which includes a competitive base salary as well as 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. In addition, there is an Employee Assistance Programme, ability to buy and sell holidays, employee discounts, a fantastic pension scheme, discounted gym membership and much, much more. In addition, you will be part of our graduate programme, designed to support your development both professionally and personally. The programme offers exposure to a wide range of the business, and opportunities to grow your network through attending a range of exciting Early Careers and STEM events. You will be supported by experienced colleagues while building valuable connections that will enhance your career progression and broaden your understanding of how your work delivers impact across the organisation.

Our Marston Green facility forms part the Power & Controls business where we make modern flight possible for millions of travellers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!

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.