Procurement Specialist (Onsite)

RTX•North Berwick, ME

7d•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. Are you ready to go beyond? What You Will Do: The Procurement Specialist will focus on supply chain activities; specifically procurement activities for Non-Product Procurement at the North Berwick Mod Center and serves as the focal across Pratt & Whitney for procurement needs. Responsible for issuing requests for proposals, source selection, issuing purchase orders and managing vendors for goods and services to support Pratt & Whitney’s needs along with delivery assurance. Work closely with project managers to forecast needs and find supply chain solutions that meet their project schedule and budget requirements. Work closely with the Strategic Sourcing Managers to develop & execute strategies to lower costs across all P&W sites globally. Executes processes, standards, and operational plans in support of Procurement goals, including RFPs, negotiations, cost accountability, and / or program execution. Approves and qualifies vendors to fulfill account needs, responds to client issues or problems, authorizes purchase orders and approves payments to ensure the procurement process goes smoothly. Analyzes and reviews price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to provide input on reasonable prices; analyzes and monitors contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations Prepares and reviews request for proposals (RFP) and bid packages.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 5 or more years of experience in a business operations, manufacturing, strategic sourcing, supply chain or related environment OR an Associate's degree and 7 or more years of experience in a business operations, manufacturing, strategic sourcing, supply chain or related environment
In absence of a degree, 9 or more years in a business operations, manufacturing, strategic sourcing, supply chain or related environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
Experience working in an environment with constantly fluctuating priorities
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

A degree in Supply Chain and/or MBA
Supply chain experience in the manufacturing industry
Knowledge of SAP/ERP systems

Responsibilities

issuing requests for proposals
source selection
issuing purchase orders
managing vendors for goods and services to support Pratt & Whitney’s needs along with delivery assurance
Work closely with project managers to forecast needs and find supply chain solutions that meet their project schedule and budget requirements.
Work closely with the Strategic Sourcing Managers to develop & execute strategies to lower costs across all P&W sites globally.
Executes processes, standards, and operational plans in support of Procurement goals, including RFPs, negotiations, cost accountability, and / or program execution.
Approves and qualifies vendors to fulfill account needs, responds to client issues or problems, authorizes purchase orders and approves payments to ensure the procurement process goes smoothly.
Analyzes and reviews price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to provide input on reasonable prices; analyzes and monitors contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations
Prepares and reviews request for proposals (RFP) and bid packages.