Principal Specialist, Procurement (Onsite)

RTX•Punta Gorda, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Procurement Professional (Buyer) supporting our Ice Protection and Specialty Heating Business. This person will execute processes, standards, and operational plans in support of procurement goals, including quotes, negotiations, cost accountability, and/or program execution. Ability to work compliance flow downs, supplier management and negotiations. This is an onsite role in Uniontown, OH and may be eligible for relocation.

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Nice To Haves

Purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Experience with competitive bidding and supplier development.
Experience with SAP or with a MRP/ERP preferred.
Experience working with Excel is preferred.
Experience with a variety of commodities, but engineered items, machined items, or raw materials would be ideal

Responsibilities

Manage all procurement activities for assigned suppliers from part setup/order placement to delivery.
Confirm ERP system data is accurate as it relates to lead times, period of supply, safety stock, etc.
Resolve receiving or invoice discrepancies in a timely manner to ensure availability of stock and prompt payment to assigned suppliers.
Establish strong supplier relationships and be able to work with a sense of urgency to accomplish challenging lead time dates and requirements.
Generate required key metrics alignment with individual/department goals are on track.
Access and navigate Agile system as needed for flow down of revisions.
Forward looking for trends, supplier risks and drop in demands using procurement tools.
Review critical shortages with the Planners and stakeholders.
Work with suppliers to improve deliveries and close gaps.
Provide Purchasing production line support as needed (Production Readiness reviews, DMP management)
Conduct competitive supplier bids and provide risk assessment of best supplier sources as needed.
Analyze root causes with suppliers to lead resolution to a permanent fix that will mitigate a repeat of overdue delivery issues.
Implement any procurement system administration requirements as needed for the team.
Other projects as assigned by Leadership.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
Relocation Assistance
And more!