Principal Specialist, Procurement - APU (Remote)

Pratt & Whitney; Hartford (CT); Remote; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Annual incentive programs

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, part of RTX, seeks a high-energy Account/Procurement Specialist for the APU & TJ unit. This remote role focuses on supplier relationships, PO execution, and cost reduction, with travel 10–20% and strict compliance with procurement standards. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in business or supply chain with 5+ years’ experience, or an advanced degree with 3+ years’.

U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 5 years’ experience in business, supply chain, or related field; or an advanced degree with minimum 3 years’ experience.
• U.S. Citizen - U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Account Specialist manages supplier relationships including delivery, quality and cost.
• Lead purchase order execution and on-time scheduling of agreements.
• Align with procurement manuals, ethics, and compliance standards.
• Engage with Strategic Sourcing and long-term sourcing decisions.
• Coordinate with regional office personnel and quality representatives.
• Ensure quotations, cost analysis, and price justification are completed on-time.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in business, supply chain, or related field

Advanced degree with minimum 3 years’ experience

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-11-02

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-REMOTE

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 Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

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 P&W Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) & Turbojet (TJ) Business Unit has an immediate opening for a high-energy, analytical, and motivated Procurement Specialist.

Do you have the experience to join the team? The APU Supply Chain team works closely with suppliers to ensure we deliver affordable, high-quality parts that meet our customer's dynamic needs. Our team fosters an internal environment that flourishes with utilization of the Raytheon Technologies Corporation operating system, while maintaining supplier relationships to ensure they meet our quality and performance standards.

• The Account Specialist is responsible for all aspects of supplier relationships, including delivery, quality, and cost, inventory, and customer happiness.
• You will lead purchase order execution and product delivery, ensuring placement of on-time schedule agreements, billing adjustments, terminations mitigation & cost reduction goals execution.
• You will align with the P&W Procurement Manual, GSC Standard Work, and UTC Code of Ethics, International Trade Compliance, & Transition Standard Work (TSW).
• The role also offers the opportunity to engage with the relevant Strategic Sourcing team and participate in long‑term sourcing decisions.
• The role of Account Specialist also requires the interaction with Regional Office personnel such as Delivery Assurance Specialists, Supplier Quality Assurance Representatives (SQAR’s), MCL, ESA, Continuous Improvement Specialists, & the GWS “Buyers & Planners” providing procurement & materials management for the commodities.
• You will be responsible to ensure GWS’s quotation, cost analysis/price justification, market share appropriations, & placement of schedule agreements are completed on-time & in compliance with all appropriate regulations & procedures.
• Travel required 10-20%

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 5 years’ experience in in business, supply chain, or related field; or an advanced degree with minimum 3 years’ experience.
• U.S. Citizen - U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

This position is classified as:

Remote:

Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

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.