Senior Aerospace Procurement Manager

Pratt & Whitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending

Flexible schedules

Employee assistance

Job summary

RTX is seeking a senior procurement leader to oversee RFPs, negotiation strategy, and cost accountability while developing supplier relationships and driving savings across programs. The role requires extensive experience in procurement, a deep understanding of FAR/DFARS, and the ability to lead a team in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will manage complex spend analyses, engage with senior leadership, and ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory standards while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 10+ years in supply chain, program, or business management.
• At least 5 years of managerial/leadership experience.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required to be eligible for clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement processes, including RFPs, negotiations, cost accountability, and program execution.
• Demonstrate knowledge of FAR/DFARS and procurement practices.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with objectives.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audits, and regulatory standards.
• Lead spend analyses, cost modeling, price-variance analysis, and savings tracking.
• Drive data-supported contract negotiations using benchmark analyses and total cost models.
• Improve procurement workflows via process mapping and system optimization.
• Cultivate performance-based supplier relationships to drive results.
• Present program status and procurement performance to senior leadership.
• Coach and develop team members for growth.

Skills

Leadership

Security clearance

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

RTX is seeking a senior procurement leader to oversee RFPs, negotiation strategy, and cost accountability while developing supplier relationships and driving savings across programs. The role requires extensive experience in procurement, a deep understanding of FAR/DFARS, and the ability to lead a team in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will manage complex spend analyses, engage with senior leadership, and ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory standards while