Senior Manager, Global Supply Chain Contracts (Hybrid)

RTX•East Hartford, CT

3d•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? We have an exciting hybrid opportunity for a Senior Manager, Global Supply Chain Contracts! Reporting to the Director, Global Supply Chain Contracts, this position will support and be the primary contact for leaders in Pratt & Whitney’s Global Supply Chain organization that have responsibility for several product and non-product commodities. This position will be responsible for reviewing, negotiating, drafting, and interpreting short- and long-term procurement agreements and other ancillary agreements through the contract lifecycle, coordinating and synthesizing inputs from various internal stakeholders, negotiating with suppliers, and maturing and continuously improving product and non-product procurement processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of professional experience, including legal and contracts experience, with a strong focus on supply chain contracts; OR an Advanced Degree and 7+ years of professional experience, including legal and contracts experience, with a strong focus on supply chain contracts
U.S. Citizen - U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

Nice To Haves

Advanced Business Degree or Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.)
Substantial experience reviewing, drafting and negotiating high-dollar, long-term, and complex contracts in the manufacturing sector
Team player who proactively and effectively supports and engages with the other members of the contracts team, legal department, and other functional groups
Ability to independently identify the legal, IP and business risk of a proposed transaction and obtain appropriate terms
Ability to balance commercial and legal considerations, and to identify and deploy leverage, to obtain the best overall outcome for Pratt & Whitney
Ability to think and work proactively and strategically in resolving legal issues
Sound judgment and relentless attention to detail
Ability to interact effectively with multiples levels of the organization and maintain strong relationships with peers, internal clients, and external suppliers
Superior communication skills, both oral and written, including the ability to present the status and results of a negotiation

Responsibilities

Primary contracts support for Pratt & Whitney Global Supply Chain leaders, with responsibility for several product and non-product commodities
Leverage in-depth knowledge of supply chain operations to conduct thorough contractual analysis to identify potential risks and opportunities and provide actionable recommendations to mitigate disputes and enhance contract performance
Review, draft and negotiate Global Supply Chain contracts
Play a key role in driving Pratt & Whitney’s strategic goals by delivering contract solutions that support business growth and optimize operational efficiency
Define and present, for leadership approval, a legal terms negotiating sandbox and/or summary for each transaction
Work closely with Legal, Strategic Sourcing, Finance, Global Trade, Cyber Security, Intellectual Property and other subject matter experts in all stages of transaction activity
Mature and continuously improve processes related to the review, negotiation, execution, and management of Global Supply Chain contracts
Understand and ensure compliance with the laws, policies, and procedures applicable to Pratt & Whitney’s Global Supply Chain activities