Associate Director-Direct & Indirect Procurement-India

Pratt & Whitney; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term incentives

Daycare for children

Career development programs

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in Bangalore seeks an Associate Director of Direct and Indirect Procurement for PW India. Lead procurement teams, align with global sourcing, and drive cost reductions and supplier performance across Direct and Indirect categories.

The role requires extensive experience in aerospace procurement, stakeholder management, and leadership of 170+ person teams, with hybrid work arrangements in India.

Qualifications

• Permitted to Live and Work in India.
• 15+ years in Aerospace/Defense procurement or related industry.
• Experience leading direct and indirect procurement teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead Direct Procurement for PW India and Indirect Procurement for PW India businesses.
• Develop and execute procurement strategies; drive cost savings and supplier performance.
• Collaborate with global Sourcing/Transitions teams and internal stakeholders.
• Mentor category managers, buyers, and analysts; drive digital tools adoption.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Strategic thinking

Data analytics

Procurement leadership

Education

Engineering degree (B.E./B.Tech)

Tools

SAP Ariba

Coupa

Jaggaer

Oracle Procurement Cloud

Job description

Location: IN-KA-BENGALURU-NORTHGATE ~ Sy No 2/2 Venkatala Village ~ SY NO 2/2 VENKATALA VILLAGE, Yelahanka Hobli

Date Posted: 2026-09-08

Country: India

Location: IN-KA-BENGALURU-NORTHGATE ~ Sy No 2/2 Venkatala Village ~ SY NO 2/2 VENKATALA VILLAGE, Yelahanka Hobli

Position Role Type: Unspecified

Who We Are:

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?

What You Will Do:

The Associate Director – Direct and Indirect Procurement – India will be part of the P&WC supply management organization a team of Direct (for P&WC) and Indirect Procurement team in India (at PW India level) to manage supplier activities and material flow to ensure timely deliveries and quality for P&WC needs. He will ensure adherence to P&WC processes and accelerate people development and consolidated synergies and cost / productive improvement in the overall activities. The Candidate will report jointly to the PW India Leader and the VP of supply management and will work along the Director of Strategic Sourcing; Transitions in addition will work closely with Pratt & Whitney’s Global Supply Chain Strategic Sourcing & Transitions teams (located in the United States, Canada and Poland) and leading the Indirect Procurement activities with local and Global vendor efforts in India. This regionally deployed team will help accelerate Pratt & Whitney’s efforts in improving product cost, supplier performance and security capacity to meet its program and customer needs.

Specific responsibilities of position:

In his function the Associate Director will lead teams of Procurement (Direct) for P&WC and Indirect procurement for all PW India Businesses (Commercial Engine; Engineering; Digital and Supply chain). The Direct & Indirect Procurement Associate Director must demonstrate an advanced understanding of Pratt & Whitney's quality, resourcing and supply chain and Indirect procurement strategy and processes. The Candidate plays a key role in interfacing RTX internal and external customers. This person possesses the appropriate skills to develop and foster positive working relationships while maintaining customer and organizational priorities. The Candidate positions P&W to succeed by developing and executing along with the team and lead the direct and Indirect Procurement activities.

This role will work collaboratively with the following teams:

The Strategic Sourcing team will work closely with their global counterparts and are responsible for all aspects of the commercial, risk mitigation and sourcing strategy for the commodities under his/her leadership

The Transitions team will work closely with their global counterparts and are responsible for all aspects of work transfers.

The Manufacturing Engineering team will work closely with their global counterparts and are responsible for all aspects of supplier and/or product development.

Direct Procurement activities:

The Direct Procurement Leader will be responsible for a team responsible for developing and executing procurement activities for P&WC – Supply Chain Management: Material Planning | Indirect Procurement | BPM | Support & Analytics. This team is already existing team size of 170+ People and have been processing operations activities for PW Canada for the past couple of years. Providing the overall strategic direction; and ensure that the customer commitments are met working closely with the Internal and external Client base in Canada and other parts of the world.

Indirect Procurement activities:

• The Indirect Procurement Leader will be responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies across all indirect categories — including IT, HR, Facilities, Travel, Professional Services, and Capex-related services — to ensure cost optimization, supplier performance, and compliance with company policies.
• This role requires a strategic business partner who collaborates across functions to drive savings, efficiency, and sustainability in indirect spend management.
• Strategic Procurement Leadership Develop and implement category management strategies for indirect spend areas aligned with global and regional business goals. Partner with functional leaders (Finance, HR, IT, Admin, Legal, BD and so on) to identify sourcing opportunities and deliver value beyond cost savings. Lead negotiations, contract management, and supplier performanceimprovement initiatives. Drive supplier, sustainability, and digital procurement practices
• Spend Management & Cost Optimization Manage total indirect procurement spend (typically >100 Cr Annually). Achieve annual cost-reduction and value-creation targets through strategic sourcing, demand management, and supplier collaboration. Benchmark pricing and service levels to industry standards and ensure compliance with audit requirements.
• Governance, Compliance & Risk Management Ensure all procurement activities comply with corporate governance, legal, and ethical standards. Manage procurement documentation, vendor onboarding, and supplier risk assessments. Collaborate with finance and internal audit to maintain strong process controls and reporting integrity.
• Supplier & Contract Management Build long-term relationships with key suppliers to ensure continuous improvement, innovation, and reliability. Oversee supplier performance metrics (SLAs, KPIs, service quality, and delivery). Lead periodic vendor business reviews and contract renewals.
• People Leadership & Collaboration Lead and mentor a team of category managers, buyers, and analysts. Foster collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Drive the adoption of digital tools such as SAP Ariba / Coupa / Jaggaer / Oracle Procurement Cloud for automation and analytics.
• Key Interfaces
• Internal: Finance, Legal, HR, IT, Digital; Administration, Engineering, and Senior Leadership Teams.
• External: Vendors, Strategic Suppliers, Consultants, and Industry Networks.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Permitted to Live and Work in India
• Education & Experience: B.E / B. Tech (Mechanical/ Industrial management) or Similar / University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 15 years prior relevant experience in Aerospace & Defense Industry or Similar Allied Industries
• Proven experience in managing multiple indirect categories and leading large supplier negotiations.
• Exposure to global procurement systems and cross-functional collaboration
• Proven track record of successfully managing sourcing projects and delivering cost savings.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external suppliers.

Skills:

• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Strategic thinking and ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Data-driven decision-making; proficiency in spend analytics.
• Deep understanding of contract law, compliance, and risk management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Passion for sustainability, digital transformation, and continuous improvement

Preferred Qualifications:

Certifications:

• Certified Procurement Professional Qualifications We Prefer
• Ability to influence others to accept practices and approaches, and ability to communicate and influence senior executive leadership.
• Ability to provide guidance and leadership to implement changes, which may be transformational and have broad impact on the achievement of results for the organization.

What We Offer

• Long-term deferred compensation programs
• Daycare for young children
• Advancement programs to enhance education skills
• Leadership and training programs and Growth Opportunities
• International Exposure
• Comprehensive benefits, savings, and pension plans
• Financial support for parental leave
• Reward programs for outstanding work

Work Location: Bangalore

Employment Type: Full-time, hybrid mode

Shifts/Work Hours: This role requires flexibility in working hours to support meetings and governance discussions with stakeholders.

Onsite: Hybrid

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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