Senior Defense Procurement Manager (DoD)

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

Job summary

RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, seeks a senior Procurement/Program Manager for its Pratt & Whitney unit in East Hartford, CT. The role requires DoD/DFARS familiarity, a U.S. clearance, and deep experience in strategic sourcing and contract negotiation.

The successful candidate will lead procurement plans, conduct spend analyses, and drive process improvements while coaching a high-performing team onsite. Citizenship and security clearance eligibility are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• A Minimum of 10 years of Supply chain, program and/or business management experience required.
• At least 5 years managerial, supervisory and leadership experience.
• 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.
• A general understanding of Aerospace drawings, specifications, and manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of export/ITC regulations and policies
• Degree in Supply Chain, Business Management, Contracts, a plus
• Experience with SAP CORE Champion or Six Sigma Green Belt

Responsibilities

• Manages execution of procurement processes, standards, and operational plans, including RFPs, negotiations, cost accountability, and program execution
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS, as well as commercial and military procurement practices
• Develops and implements procurement strategies aligned with organizational and contractual objectives
• Ensures compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and all regulatory standards
• Leads detailed spend analyses, including category segmentation, cost modeling, price‑variance analysis, and savings tracking
• Drives data‑supported contract negotiations using benchmark analysis, total cost models, and risk evaluations
• Improves procurement workflows through process mapping, automation opportunities, and system optimization
• Cultivates and maintains performance‑based supplier relationships to drive measurable results
• Presents program status and procurement performance to senior leadership, effectively communicating across all organizational levels
• Coaches and develops team members to ensure continuous growth and maximize their potential

Skills

Procurement strategy

Spend analysis

Contract negotiations

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP CORE Champion

Six Sigma Green Belt

Job description

RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, seeks a senior Procurement/Program Manager for its Pratt & Whitney unit in East Hartford, CT. The role requires DoD/DFARS familiarity, a U.S. clearance, and deep experience in strategic sourcing and contract negotiation.

The successful candidate will lead procurement plans, conduct spend analyses, and drive process improvements while coaching a high-performing team onsite. Citizenship and security clearance eligibility are mandatory.