NPI Account Specialist (Hybrid)

RTX • East Hartford, CT

2d • Hybrid

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? What you will do: The New Product Introduction (NPI) Supply Chain team is responsible for collaborating with suppliers and P&W’s product development teams (IPT’s). The candidate should be customer focused, have strong communication skills, and demonstrates 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. Creating the sourcing strategy and coordinating source selection alignment. Proactively tracks and manages supplier work in process (WIP), identifies risks to planned delivery, and maintains promise dating. Maintain purchase orders including but not limited to technical definition changes, supplier exceptions, pricing and delivery. Use minimum requirements standard work as a competitive advantage. Evaluating Technology and Manufacturing Readiness Levels (TRL & MRL) for efforts. Coordinate resolution of quality issues, QN’s, and RCCA for supplier quality escapes. Identify and manage supplier risks to program industrial plans. Ability to travel as needed 10-15%.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience and 8 years of experience in supply chain, manufacturing, industrial management, or other relevant field; or an advanced degree with 5 years of experience
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Understands how to interpret blueprints, specifications, and associated flow down.

Responsibilities

• Creating the sourcing strategy and coordinating source selection alignment.
• Proactively tracks and manages supplier work in process (WIP), identifies risks to planned delivery, and maintains promise dating.
• Maintain purchase orders including but not limited to technical definition changes, supplier exceptions, pricing and delivery.
• Use minimum requirements standard work as a competitive advantage.
• Evaluating Technology and Manufacturing Readiness Levels (TRL & MRL) for efforts.
• Coordinate resolution of quality issues, QN’s, and RCCA for supplier quality escapes.
• Identify and manage supplier risks to program industrial plans.
• Ability to travel as needed 10-15%.

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees