NPI Account Specialist(Hybrid)

RTX•East Hartford, CT

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The New Product Introduction (NPI) Supply Chain team is responsible for collaborating with suppliers and P&W’s product development teams (IPT’s) to ensure we deliver affordable, high-quality parts that meet our customers’ dynamic needs. The candidate should be customer focused, have strong communication skills, and demonstrate the ability to deliver results. New Product Introduction has responsibility to all aspects of supply chain management; sourcing strategy, negotiation, order placement, and delivery assurance. NPI supports efforts using cutting edge technologies and designs in support of military and commercial next generation engine platforms. This position requires exceptional problem-solving skills & the ability to leverage working relationships across the many P&W functional groups; Quality, Materials, Engineering, MCL, ESA, Regional Offices, Programs and multiple suppliers.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in supply chain, manufacturing, industrial management, or related field; or an advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years' experience.
U.S. Citizen - The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
DoD Clearance: Secret
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Nice To Haves

Understands how to interpret blueprints, specifications, and associated flow down
Strong analytical and writing skills to support order justification and audit
SAP Purchase Order A1 Self Release

Responsibilities

Creating the sourcing slate and coordinating source selection
Creation of Request for Quotes (RFQ)/Request for Proposal's (RFP's), Purchase Orders
Evaluating and coordinating approval of supplier exceptions to Terms & Conditions
Coordinate invoice approvals and payment issue resolution
Identify supplier strengths & weaknesses to support the strategic sourcing plan
Proactively tracks and manages supplier work in process (WIP), identifies risks to planned delivery, and maintains promise dating
Maintains the purchase order as technical definition changes and identifies risks to the quoted price and lead time.
Uses the minimum requirements standard work as a competitive advantage
Use relevant tools to drive part shortage resolution, and coordinates part shipping and tracking
Evaluate risks in the transition from development to low-rate production
Evaluate supplier performance and collaborate with Strategic Sourcing Managers and Account Managers as needed
Interpreting Technology and Manufacturing Readiness Levels (TRL & MRL)
Evaluating supplier capabilities relative to MRL
Coordinating supplier actions relative to MRL progression
Coordinate resolution of quality issues, QN’s, and RCCA for supplier quality escapes
Identify and manage supplier risks to the program industrial plan