Date Posted:
2023-11-14
Country:
United States of America
Location:
PW100: East Hartford 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06118 USA
Position Role Type:
Hybrid
Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious.
Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.
Innovation through diversity of thought. At Pratt & Whitney, we believe diversity of thought enables creativity, innovation, and a foundation for inclusion. By fostering an inclusive culture, we accept a shared accountability and responsibility to recognize, sponsor, coach, hire and promote talent equally. We welcome our employees to be their whole - best - selves at work because trust, respect and integrity, are a part of our DNA.
At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?
Position Description:
In direct support of the Associate Director of Strategic Sourcing, Engineered Items, within the P&W Global Supply Chain (GSC) to ensure that all commodity-specific objectives are met. Develop strong relationships with suppliers, peers, and internal management and customers, which will culminate in the establishment of Long Term [Procurement] Agreements (LTA), and other initiatives all of which will contribute to company goals. Emphasis on collecting and analyzing data in preparation for LTA negotiations, and managing second sourcing and cost reduction initiatives. Develop and implement innovative strategies that effectively secure cost, capacity and accountability for delivery/quality performance.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead supplier contract negotiations from initial quotation through final approval and signature.
- Coordinate negotiation team engagement with Contracts, Legal, Program Office and Value Stream to obtain requisite approvals for contract awards through a gated passport process.
- Maintain contracts and ensure accurate pricing in SAP and Flow down contract elements to the tactical procurement organization for order placement.
- Achieve commodity cost reduction goals through negotiated cost reduction and/or coordinate teaming with supplier and Engineering on technical change cost solutions.
- Develop and maintain supplier and part family specific sourcing strategies in support of future proposals and sourcing decisions.
- Collaborate with Engineering Technology Managers, Advanced Programs and New Product Introduction teams to proactively engage in the emerging technological landscape and support various advanced sourcing initiatives.
- Support RTX-level coordination meetings aimed at developing and maintaining sourcing strategies and relationships with key suppliers which will be leveraged to positively impact business results.
- Maintain alignment with the Mechanical Systems, Engineered Items, Nacelles (MSEN) Procurement organization to provide support and escalation path on tactical procurement issues when assistance is requested.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business or related field and 10 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, strategic sourcing and/or commodity management within or in support of a manufacturing environment, or other related field: OR an Advanced degree with 7 years of experience
- U.S. Citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with issuing and coordinating RFQ/RFP/RFI process
- Experience using SAP, Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience with business cases and financial analysis
Additional Information:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen. This position may require access to systems/tools that are restricted to individuals who possess US citizenship.
What is my role type?
In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:
Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. This means that responsibilities of the job need to be performed onsite on a regular basis.
RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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