Principal Specialist, Procurement (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney seeks an Account Specialist within the Partnership Product Center to manage a dynamic part portfolio sourced from Japan. You will coordinate with Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering and other cross-functional teams to optimize procurement, delivery, and transitions while maintaining strong supplier relationships.

The role requires global coordination, on-time delivery focus, and the ability to work with international partners, including cross-time-zone arrangements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in operations, supply chain or related field; 5+ years experience, or an advanced degree with 3+ years.
• Ability to support partners in Japan across different time zones.
• Non-US status or authorization to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Pro-actively identify areas for improvement within the supply chain to meet on-time delivery and quality goals.
• End-to-end procurement activities, supplier management, delivery assurance and reporting.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with Quality, Materials, Engineering, MCL, ESA and Strategic Sourcing with suppliers.
• Drive achievements, delivery plans and customer commitments to completion.
• Track part shortages by engine module to ensure production schedules are met.

Skills

Flexible hours coordination with Japan

Project management

Strong communication

Global supply chain experience

SAP user

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in operations, supply chain, or related field

Advanced Degree with 3+ years’ experience

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-A ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG A

Date Posted: 2026-10-05

Country

United States of America

Location

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-A ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG A

Position Role Type

Remote

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

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

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.

This role will have the opportunity of interfacing directly with JAEC (Japanese Aero Engines Corporation), giving the candidate a chance to learn our partnership structure and the ability to have a direct impact on the success of the GTF program and other Legacy programs.

JAEC is responsible for 23% of the PW1100G -JM and delivers key components, such as: Fan Blades, Fan Cases, LPC Modules, IBRs, Combustors, Shafts and many more.

This role interfaces with the CE Program Office, PPO, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Industrial, Quality as well as others providing ample opportunities for a graduating rotational to gain exposure to leadership within other organizations.

The Account Specialist, Within the Partnership Product Center, will have ownership over a very dynamic part portfolio, which are mainly sourced from our partners in Japan. This desk touches several part families and is focused on commercial engine programs.

• In this role you will work with the Supply Chain Manager as well as the Value Stream Manager and their teams to pro-actively identify areas for improvement within the supply chain, which allow us to meet the organizational objective of delivering perfect quality parts ahead of program need.
• This role will focus on the elements of: End to end procurement activities, supplier management of on-time delivery, leading indicator metrics, capacity ramp plans along with much more.
• This role work almost exclusively with international partnered suppliers in Japan so off-hours commitments are frequently required.
• You will be expected to coordinate cross-functionally between Quality, Materials, Engineering, MCL, ESA, Strategic Sourcing, Continuous Improvement, Production Readiness as well with the assigned suppliers.
• Account Specialists have high customer visibility and will need to have strong project management skills to ensure tactical plans, engineering changes and product transitions are successful.
• Conduct Standard Product Purchasing responsibilities, including order placement, coordinating demand and scheduling, supplier relationship management, delivery assurance and turn back monitoring and reporting. Ensure successful execution of tactical plans and product transitions.
• Work hand in hand with our partners & suppliers to develop strong working relationships that will enable the two sides to work together collaboratively solve problems as the inevitably arise within the supply chan.
• Drive achievements, delivery plans and customer committed actions to completion. Responsible for tracking Critical Parts to include the identification of any part shortages by engine module to ensure that the production schedule is met. Compliance with all aspects of the Pratt & Whitney Procurement Manual, GSC Standard Work, UTC Code of Ethics, International Trade Compliance, & Transition Standard Work (TSW).

Qualifications you must have

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in operations, supply chain, or related field and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years’ experience
• Ability to work flexible hours to support our partners in Japan
• Non-US Person - Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role

Qualifications we prefer

• Strong understanding of Microsoft Office programs functionality.
• Experience in materials or supply chain within the aerospace industry.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to work in a global supply chain.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Experience as a day-to-day user of SAP, entering transactions and running reports.
• Strong customer focus experience with a focus on business results.
• The ability to work as self-starter with flexible roles and responsibilities.

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.