Account Specialist (Onsite)

RTX • Middletown, CT

10d • Onsite

About The Position

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. At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond? The Fan Blade & Airfoils Team, a part of Pratt & Whitney’s Global Supply Chain, is looking for an Account Specialist (AS) to manage their assigned suppliers with in the Value Stream and to ensure timely delivery of their parts. This position requires outstanding problem-solving skills and the ability to build efficient working relationships across the many P&W functional groups; Quality, Materials, Engineering, MCL, ESA, Strategic Sourcing, Continuous Improvement, and Production Readiness. As an Account Specialist your main responsibility will be to maintain an uninterrupted flow of parts to production while meeting specific quality, delivery, and contractual requirements. You will be the main point of contact for the suppliers you manage, and you will coordinate and lead actions pertaining to business continuity and improvement. The position will report to the Supply Chain Manager for value assist and supplier escalation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in operations, manufacturing, supply chain, or related field with 5 years of experience; or an advanced degree with 3 years of experience.
• Working knowledge in SAP / MS Office
• U.S. Citizen - U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems or sites.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in materials or supply chain within the aerospace industry.
• Experience in communications and project management.
• Experience as a day-to-day user of SAP, entering transactions and running reports.

Responsibilities

• Procurement of Fan Blade & Airfoil material to support all major engine programs at Pratt & Whitney
• Supplier management of on-time delivery, leading indicator metrics, and capacity ramp plans
• Ability to build positive relationships with suppliers, internal and external stakeholders, and lead cross functional teams
• Strong project management skills to ensure successful execution of tactical plans and product transitions
• Strong communication skills, specifically conversational, email, telephone, and occasional presentations
• Holding the suppliers and Pratt & Whitney team members equally accountable to meet the milestone plan committed to the customer
• Conduct Standard Product Purchasing, including order placement, coordinating demand and scheduling, supplier relationship management and delivery assurance
• Comply with all aspects of the Pratt & Whitney Procurement Manual, GSC Standard Work, UTC Code of Ethics, International Trade Compliance, & Transition Standard Work (TSW)
• 25% travel to suppliers

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level