Buyer (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Holidays

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney at the Columbus Engine Center (RTX) seeks a Buyer/Planner to handle end-to-end repair PO management and shortage resolution for on-site operations. You will support reporting, engage suppliers, and ensure on-time delivery while adhering to standard work and policies.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years in manufacturing or aviation, or an equivalent combination, and experience in supply chain or procurement is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years in manufacturing, logistics, aerospace or aviation.
• Alternate paths show 4+ years in relevant industry with a degree or A&P certification.
• Experience in supply chain, procurement or supplier management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage repair purchase orders end-to-end for Columbus Engine Center.
• Manage critical shortages to ensure 100% on-time delivery of repairs.
• Support business reporting requirements and deliverables.
• Provide local delivery assurance and supplier development with escalation of issues.
• Maintain adherence to purchasing policies and standard work.

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 2+ years in Manufacturing, Military, Logistics, Aerospace or Aviation; OR an Associate’s degree + 4+ years of relevant experience; OR A&P certificate + 4+ years of relevant experience; OR High School Diploma + 8+ years of relevant experience

Tools

SAP

Solumina

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

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 is an opportunity for a highly motivated, team-oriented Buyer / Planner to join Pratt & Whitney Columbus Engine Center (CEC) supporting first-shift operations. In addition to tactical buying and sourcing, you will be responsible for managing the procurement cycle, critical shortages, and issue resolution. If you have a strong interest and experience in Supply Chain, Operations, or Procurement, we encourage you to apply today!

What You Will Do:

• Creation and end-to-end management of repair purchase orders in support of Columbus Engine Center operations
• Manage critical shortages in support of 100% on time delivery of repairs to customers
• Provide timely support of business reporting requirements and deliverables
• Local delivery assurance and supplier development, monitoring and escalation of systemic issues
• Achieve the highest levels of customer support to engine center and other internal/external stakeholders
• Adhere to all standard work, purchasing policies, procedures, and processes
• Standard work development, as required

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience in Manufacturing, Military, Logistics, Aerospace, or Aviation industry; OR an Associate’s degree and 4+ years of relevant industry experience; OR an Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate and 4+ years of relevant industry experience; OR High School Diploma and 8+ years of relevant experience

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Bachelor’s degree STEM field of study
• Experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Supplier Management
• Knowledge of international trade compliance regulations related to material logistics
• Aerospace or Aftermarket Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) industry experience (highly preferred)
• Demonstrated issue resolution skills (both vendor- and customer-facing)
• Organizational and project management skills; PMP certification preferred
• Lean manufacturing experience, and/or CORE, ACE, Six-sigma training
• Ability to work across and communicate with all levels of the organization
• Experience using Microsoft Office, Solumina, SAP, or similar MRP/ERP systems

Role Type and Working Conditions:

This position is classified as: Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

Salary and Benefits:

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 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.

• 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
• holidays

Location and Eligibility:

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. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required. Security Clearance Status: Not Required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Onsite role; 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

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.

RTX 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, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 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, Virginia.