Non-Product Buyer - 1st Shift (Onsite)

RTX • Springdale, AR

5d • Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. What You Will Do: Responsible for purchasing materials and services to meet operational requirements Maintain records and tracking for cost and schedule of all purchased items Monitor inventory and plan accordingly Create and maintain relationships with suppliers Order products and authorize payments Ensure the accuracy of purchase orders Research product and material selections Required to have strong negotiation, problem-solving & decision making skills Proven experience to remain organized, and prioritize work effectively. Effective verbal and written communicator at all levels in the organization Other tasks as assigned

Requirements

• HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D in the US) with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience
• Experience with supply chain and related systems, procurement, production control/material planning, receiving, cost estimating, logistics, and/or finance

Nice To Haves

• Work experience in Supply Chain within the Aerospace and Military Defense industry
• Experience working in a manufacturing/engineering environment
• Proficient knowledge of basic computer programs (Microsoft Office suite) and advanced typing abilities
• Experience interfacing with external customers and all levels of internal organization
• A certificate in purchasing from the Purchasing Management Association of Canada would be an asset.
• Supply Chain Certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for purchasing materials and services to meet operational requirements
• Maintain records and tracking for cost and schedule of all purchased items
• Monitor inventory and plan accordingly
• Create and maintain relationships with suppliers
• Order products and authorize payments
• Ensure the accuracy of purchase orders
• Research product and material selections
• Required to have strong negotiation, problem-solving & decision making skills
• Proven experience to remain organized, and prioritize work effectively.
• Effective verbal and written communicator at all levels in the organization
• Other tasks as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision benefits.
• Life, short term disability, long term disability benefits.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays.
• 401-K with company match.
• Other innovative benefits including deals and discounts.
• 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
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees