Graduate Supply Chain

Job Description

Date Posted:
2026-06-18
Country:
United Kingdom
Location:
Kilkeel, Newry, Mourne and Down
Position Role Type:
Onsite
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 our Kilkeel Facility, we manufacture
aircraft
interior seating for
global
customers.
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.
The role will be based on site at Kilkeel, Northern Ireland.

What you will do:

Supported
by our experienced team you will:

Liaise with operations and the
wider business to support operational requirements for Direct & Indirect purchasing
Review,
facilitate and raise purchase orders and billing/invoicing queries with suppliers
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)

Align supplier base to RTX central approved suppliers

Support new product introduction activities
Work closely with the commodity team
Provide input to the strategic commodity strategies
Provide administration support in day-to-day activities within the Supply Chain/ Logistics team
Skills and Experience
Required:

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.
Essential Criteria:

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.
Desirable

Criteria:

Previous
substantial
relevant work experience in a Supply Chain
environment
6 months
previous
experience working in an administrator role.

Experience or exposure to enterprise systems such as SAP and/or SQL
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.

More about us:

The Kilkeel facility, part of our
Interiors team
,
is focused on innovation,
safety
and cost efficiency. But we
don't
just get people from point A to point B.
We're
committed to making air travel more comfortable,
connected
and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services,
we're
helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe,
we're
changing the game of
aircraft
interiors. Are you ready to join our team?

Join us as we take flight!

Ca
n
didates
are required to

submit
a covering letter with their application, alongside their CV. You must clearly
demonstrate
how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role. This information will be used for shortlisting purposes.

Where a high volume of candidates
meet
the essential criteria, the desirable criteria will be used to further shortlist applicants.

Please note that submission of a covering letter is mandatory for this role.
A
pplications
submitted
without a covering letter will not be progressed.

The vacancy will close on 22nd March 2026 if sufficient applications are received.
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.

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