Senior Manager, Global Supply Chain Contracts (Remote)

RTX • East Hartford, CT

3d • Remote

About The Position

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. We have an exciting remote 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

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