Sr. Assoc., Procurement (Onsite)

RTX • East Hartford, CT

1d • 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 Military Engines (ME) Support Equipment (SE) Procurement Sr. Analyst owns end-to-end purchase order creation. The candidate should be relationship focused, have strong communication skills, and demonstrate the ability to deliver results. This position requires exceptional problem-solving skills & the ability to leverage working relationships across the many P&W functional groups: Quality, Procurement, Engineering, Fleet Management, Planning, Delivery Assurance, and multiple suppliers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of experience
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, PPT, Word)
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

Nice To Haves

• SAP Proficiency
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting
• Analytical thinking
• Strong communication skills
• Knowledge of FARS/DFARS
• Ability to adapt and manage changing rapidly changing requirements and problem solve
• Prior procurement experience

Responsibilities

• Executes processes, standards, and operational plans in support of Procurement goals, including RFPs, negotiations, cost accountability, and / or program execution.
• Manage Statement of Work (SOW) agreements, Standard and Service Purchase Orders as well as negotiate pricing, contractual terms, and lead time. Also control costs and perform price analysis
• Manage vendor relationships and performance and maintain accuracy of purchasing documents and data. Also, build and maintain strong relationships with our suppliers and a focus on supplier development
• Troubleshoot issues within SAP with key stakeholders (Fleet Management/Customer Accounts/Buyers/Delivery Assurance/Quality). Also, utilize data to strategically award Purchase Orders
• Consistently and effectively communicate requirements and changes to Suppliers, Customers and cross functional teams as well as lead and support Achieving Competitive Excellence (ACE) activities such as standard work
• Work closely with internal organizations such as Quality, SE Fleet Management, Delivery Assurance, Contracts, and Program as well as ensure compliance with applicable Procurement Manual Regulations, Requirements, and P&W policies.
• Maintain accuracy of purchasing documents and data and also control costs and perform price analysis
• Manage vendor relationships and performance as well as manage and support delivery schedule to customers.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Procurement Manual Regulations, Requirements, and P&W policies as well as support process improvements

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