NPI Account Specialist(Hybrid)

Prattwhitney; East Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 86,800 - 165,200; 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 Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX/Pratt & Whitney seeks an NPI Associate Account Specialist to join the New Product Introduction Supply Chain team in a hybrid role. You will create sourcing slates, draft RFQs/RFPs, and manage purchase orders while coordinating supplier approvals and payment issues.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years in supply chain or an advanced degree with 3+ years, plus U.S. citizenship for security clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in supply chain, manufacturing, industrial management, or related field; or an advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years' experience.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Create the sourcing slate and coordinate source selection.
• Prepare RFQ/RFP documents and Purchase Orders.
• Evaluate supplier exceptions to Terms & Conditions.
• Coordinate invoice approvals and resolve payment issues.
• Identify supplier strengths/weaknesses to support sourcing plans.
• Track supplier WIP and manage risks to delivery and price.
• Use tools to drive part shortage resolution and shipping tracking.
• Evaluate transition risks from development to low-rate production.
• Assess supplier performance with Strategic Sourcing Managers.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Strong analytical skills

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced degree

Tools

SAP Purchase Order A1 Self Release

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.

The New Product Introduction (NPI) Supply Chain team is responsible for collaborating with suppliers and P&W’s product development teams (IPT’s) to ensure we deliver affordable, high-quality parts that meet our customers’ dynamic needs.

The NPI Associate Account Specialist will be responsible for demonstrating the following, including but not limited to:

• Creating the sourcing slate and coordinating source selection
• Creation of Request for Quotes (RFQ)/Request for Proposal's (RFP's), Purchase Orders
• Evaluating and coordinating approval of supplier exceptions to Terms & Conditions
• Coordinate invoice approvals and payment issue resolution
• Identify supplier strengths & weaknesses to support the strategic sourcing plan
• Proactively tracks and manages supplier work in process (WIP), identifies risks to planned delivery, and maintains promise dating
• Maintains the purchase order as technical definition changes and identifies risks to the quoted price and lead time. Uses the minimum requirements standard work as a competitive advantage
• Use relevant tools to drive part shortage resolution, and coordinates part shipping and tracking
• Evaluate risks in the transition from development to low-rate production
• Evaluate supplier performance and collaborate with Strategic Sourcing Managers and Account Managers as needed
• Interpreting Technology and Manufacturing Readiness Levels (TRL & MRL)
• Evaluating supplier capabilities relative to MRL
• Coordinating supplier actions relative to MRL progression
• Coordinate resolution of quality issues, QN’s, and RCCA for supplier quality escapes
• Identify and manage supplier risks to the program industrial plan

New Product Introduction has responsibility to all aspects of supply chain management; sourcing strategy, negotiation, order placement, and delivery assurance.

NPI supports efforts using cutting edge technologies and designs in support of military and commercial next generation engine platforms.

This position requires exceptional problem-solving skills & the ability to leverage working relationships across the many P&W functional groups; Quality, Materials, Engineering, MCL, ESA, Regional Offices, Programs and multiple suppliers.

Qualifications you must have: Bachelors Degree and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in supply chain, manufacturing, industrial management, or related field; or an advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years' experience. U.S. Citizen - 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.

Qualifications we prefer: Understands how to interpret blueprints, specifications, and associated flow down. Strong analytical and writing skills to support order justification and audit SAP Purchase Order A1 Self Release.

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

This position is classified as: Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

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.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.