Eagle Supply Vendor Management Lead (Onsite)

RTX•East Hartford, CT

44d•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world's 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. This position is for a Vendor Management Lead who will support the Eagle Supply Component Repair Operations in OKC. The successful candidate will be expected to support and foster a high-performing team to achieve key performance targets while ensuring compliance with Global Trade requirements for the Eagle Supply Department. Pratt & Whitney Eagle Supply is the F100, F119, and F135 component repair management organization for Pratt & Whitney Military Engines. Eagle Supply manages the maintenance, repair, and overhaul value stream to meet Pratt & Whitney Engine Program, Fleet Management, and U.S. Government Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul contract requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Management or Business Management with 8+ years of comparable experience OR Advanced degree with 5+ years of experience
Experience with SAP (sales and distribution) and MS Office skills (Excel)
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree and/or recent military background with an active government Secret Clearance.
Previous Supervisory experience
Proficiency in data mining, analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal skills working in harmony with proactive problem-solving and data analysis assessment.
Well organized with ability to effectively manage a fast paced and high-volume workload.
Works with a high sense of urgency and attention to detail.
Demonstrated experience working in a cross-functional team environment.

Responsibilities

Support and train members of the Delivery Assurance Team by holding weekly vendor meetings to ensure on-time delivery (OTD) and resolve issues.
Create and implement robust and effective standard work and processes.
Review and analyze hardware shortage statuses.
Facilitate and influence cross-functional resolution actions to improve on-time delivery.
Provide timely communication to customer account managers regarding critical parts commitment streams and key shortage recovery plans.
Coordinate with spare parts distribution centers to expedite logistics for critical orders.
Collaborate with customer account managers to understand customer requirements.
Communicate customer requirements to the Global Supply Chain, monitor material movements, and act as the customer advocate for on-time delivery.