Senior Analyst, Procurement (Hybrid)

Prattwhitney; East Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford, CT, is seeking an Account Specialist in the Partnership Product Center with responsibility for dynamic parts portfolios sourced from Japan. You will collaborate with Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and Operations to drive end-to-end procurement and ensure on-time delivery for complex engine programs.

The role requires strong project management, excellent communication, and a proactive approach to improving supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in operations, supply chain, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Advanced degree in related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify supply chain improvements with cross-functional teams.
• Manage end-to-end procurement activities and on-time delivery.
• Coordinate with Japan-based suppliers; frequent off-hours may be required.
• Ensure tactical plans, engineering changes, and product transitions succeed.
• Track critical parts to align with production schedules.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organization

Self-starter

Customer focus

Microsoft Office

SAP

Education

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

Advanced degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

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: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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).

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in operations, supply chain, or related field and minimum 2 years prior relevant experience, Ability to work flexible hours to support our partners in Japan U.S. Person - Job requires access to ITAR or 600/500-series EAR information or hardware (directly or indirectly) and the company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Degree in related field
• Experience in materials or supply chain within the aerospace industry.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Office programs functionality.
• 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 Working Environment

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.

Salary & 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.

• 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

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.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity 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.