Supplier Account Manager Co-Op (Spring/Summer 2027)

Date posted

2026-10-12

Country

United States of America

Location

US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B2 ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 2

Position role type

Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.

Security clearance type

None/Not Required

Security clearance status

Not Required

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

Are you looking to build hands-on experience in supply chain operations within the aerospace industry? As a Supply Chain Co-op supporting the Aftermarket division at Collins Aerospace, you will play a critical role in supporting our repair and overhaul business by managing supplier relationships, improving delivery performance, and ensuring continuity of supply for our customers. In this role, you will work closely with global suppliers, customer account teams, and internal operations partners to resolve delivery challenges, drive supplier accountability, and support aftermarket execution. This position offers the opportunity to develop strong supplier management skills while contributing directly to customer satisfaction, operational performance, and business results.

What you will do

• Manage day-to-day supplier interactions in support of the aftermarket business, serving as a primary point of contact for delivery, performance, and issue resolution.
• Develop, track, and support supplier recovery plans when on-time delivery, quality, or responsiveness targets are not being met.
• Partner closely with Customer Account Managers, operations, and planning teams to address service-related issues and ensure timely support of customer commitments.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics including on-time delivery, lead time adherence, and responsiveness; analyze trends and identify risks to supply continuity.
• Prepare, publish, and present monthly supplier scorecards to support performance reviews and continuous improvement discussions.
• Ensure compliance with Aftermarket Product Support Agreements (PSAs), including contractual commitments, communication expectations, and service-level requirements.
• Support suppliers operating in different time zones by demonstrating schedule flexibility to enable effective communication and timely issue resolution.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to align supply chain priorities with operational and customer needs.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, communication flow, and supplier engagement to enhance overall aftermarket execution.

What you will learn

• Practical experience managing supplier performance in a regulated aerospace aftermarket environment.
• How aftermarket supply chains differ from production environments, including urgency-driven demand and customer-focused execution.
• Data analysis and reporting techniques used to drive supplier accountability and operational decisions.
• Effective communication strategies when working with internal stakeholders and global suppliers.
• Exposure to ERP systems (SAP), Lean principles, and structured problem-solving methods.
• How supplier management directly impacts customer satisfaction, delivery performance, and business outcomes.

Qualifications you must have

• Must be pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.

Qualifications we prefer

• Experience with supplier management, delivery performance tracking, or vendor coordination.
• Experience with aftermarket, repair and overhaul (MRO), or aerospace industry environments.

Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation eligibility

Learn More & Apply Now!

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

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 37,000 USD - 82,000 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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