Associate Director, Procurement & Accounts Payable Operations

Pratt & Whitney; United States; Remote; USD 147,000 - 295,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company is seeking an Associate Director for Procurement & Accounts Payable Operations to oversee P2P digital solutions. This remote role requires significant experience in procurement systems, ensuring compliance and operational excellence while leading a cross-functional team.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

Flexible work schedules

401(k) match

Parental leave

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 12 years of experience in procurement systems, AP operations, or ERP transformation.
• Proven expertise in SAP procurement modules and Fieldglass.
• Strong understanding of Aerospace & Defense regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy and governance of procurement and AP systems.
• Drive readiness and integration of procurement applications for S/4HANA.
• Act as a trusted advisor to internal customers on procurement efficiency.

Skills

Procurement systems

ERP transformation

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Computer Science

Master’s degree

Tools

SAP procurement modules

Fieldglass

Fiori applications

Job description

Date Posted:

2025-05-29

Country:

United States of America

Location:

RTX99: RTN Remote, Texas

Position Role Type:

Remote

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

The following position is to join our RTX Enterprise Services team:

The Associate Director, Procurement & Accounts Payable Operations, is a senior leader responsible for the strategic direction, delivery, and operational excellence of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) digital solutions across RTX. This role oversees a cross-functional team of functional experts and technical developers who design, build, and sustain integrated procurement and payment platforms for a global user base, across domestic and international operations.

The Associate Director serves as a key partner to enterprise DT and supply chain leadership to ensure scalable, secure, and efficient digital operations that support RTX's transformation to S/4HANA, improve invoice and PO compliance, and enable intelligent automation in field procurement, indirect and direct spend, and services.

What You Will Do:

• Enterprise Ownership of Digital P2P Platforms

• Lead the strategy, lifecycle, and governance of procurement and AP systems, including Fieldglass (services procurement), ECC and S/4HANA procurement modules, Fiori applications (e.g., Buyer Quick Edit, Order More Stuff), and APEX/PRISM SAP instances.

• Enablement of Efficient & Compliant Procurement Operations

• Deliver technology solutions that streamline requisition-to-payment workflows, enforce buying compliance, and improve invoice accuracy while meeting audit, export control, and cybersecurity requirements.

• Digital Transformation & S/4HANA Integration

• Drive readiness and integration of procurement applications for S/4HANA transformation, collaborating with product teams, SAP architects, and business units to ensure continuity of service and modern user experiences.

• Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead a highly skilled team, including developers, functional analysts, and integration experts. Empower team members with meaningful goals, stretch assignments, and professional development opportunities aligned to RTX’s CORE values.

• Stakeholder Partnership & Governance

• Act as a trusted advisor to internal customers (supply chain, accounts payable, finance) and ensure alignment of priorities through PI planning, value stream reviews, and enterprise portfolio management. Engage in enterprise working groups on compliance, procurement efficiency, and payment innovation.

Strategic Focus Areas:

• Service procurement platform governance and Fieldglass optimization

• S/4HANA-aligned procurement and Fiori process enablement

• PO compliance, invoice matching automation, and AP performance analytics

• Technical health and system security across all downstream platforms

• Expansion of digital capabilities for global indirect and direct spend categories

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Computer Science, or related field; Master’s degree preferred with 12 years of experience in procurement systems, AP operations, or ERP transformation, including direct leadership roles

• Proven expertise in SAP procurement modules (ECC/S4), Fieldglass, and Fiori application development and sustainment

• Strong understanding of Aerospace & Defense regulatory environment (e.g., ITAR, DFARS, audit controls)

• Track record of delivering enterprise-scale system transformations and process optimization

• U.S. Citizenship required due to access to controlled data and systems

What We Offer:

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

Work Location:

Remote

The salary range for this role is 147,000 USD - 295,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. 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. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. 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. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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