Purchasing Manager (Onsite)

RTX • Holt, MI

3d • 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. The Purchasing Manager is a key leader within Pratt & Whitney’s Supply Chain organization, responsible for leading end-to-end procurement activities in support of manufacturing operations. This role integrates strategic sourcing, supplier management, and operational execution to ensure the uninterrupted, compliant, and cost-effective flow of both product and indirect materials. This role is critical to ensuring production continuity, supplier performance, and overall operational success at the site. The Purchasing Manager will directly influence delivery, cost, and quality outcomes while strengthening supplier relationships and driving supply chain performance in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Manufacturing, Business, Supply Chain or related field and 8 years of Operations, Planning, Supply Chain, Business or related experience; 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.

Nice To Haves

• Strong knowledge in SAP & SAP Ariba
• Ability to leverage system data to drive strategic decision-making
• Experience in aerospace and working knowledge of AS9100 quality systems and requirements

Responsibilities

• Procurement & Supplier Strategy Lead and develop a team of buyers
• Lead sourcing and procurement activities for direct (product) and indirect materials supporting site operations
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned to cost, quality, and delivery objectives
• Identify and qualify new suppliers
• Lead RFQs, negotiations, and contract execution (pricing, lead time, terms & conditions)
• Supplier Performance & Delivery Assurance Accountable for key metrics including on-time delivery (OTD), past due reduction, inventory health, quality performance, and supplier responsiveness
• Partner with suppliers to resolve delivery challenges, capacity constraints, and escalations
• Establish and manage delivery assurance plans aligned with production demand
• Operational Execution & Materials Flow Drive alignment between procurement execution and production schedules to ensure uninterrupted material flow
• Partner closely with Materials Planning and Materials Management to ensure alignment between supply and demand
• Support inventory optimization, shortage mitigation, and production continuity.
• Partner with shop floor and materials teams to proactively resolve constraints.
• Act as escalation point for material constraints impacting manufacturing
• Cross-Functional Leadership Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Engineering, EHS and Program teams to support operational objectives
• Drive alignment and decision-making across functions to resolve complex supply chain issues
• Support new product introduction (NPI), engineering changes, and production ramp activities
• Represent Supply Chain in site-level operational reviews and decision-making forums
• Cost & Continuous Improvement Drive cost reduction and value creation initiatives throughout strategic sourcing, negotiations and supply base optimization
• Leverage data and analytics to improve supplier performance and procurement efficiency
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives aligned to CORE operating system

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.
• Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
• 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.
• Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees