Senior Procurement Account Manager

Socket.dev; Connecticut; Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Senior Procurement Account Manager to lead supplier performance and secure a reliable, cost‑effective supply chain for aerospace components. You will oversee cost, quality, and delivery across an assigned supplier portfolio, ensuring on‑time delivery and strong supplier relationships in a remote work setup.

You will collaborate with Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Quality, Engineering, and Operations to resolve production issues, drive improvements, and implement KPI‑driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 8+ years in supply chain, procurement, or related field or an advanced degree with 5+ years of experience.
• Ability to obtain a US Passport.
• Experience in supplier relationship management and cross‑functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier contracts and corrective actions to address cost, quality, and delivery.
• Build relationships with suppliers and cross‑functional teams to improve performance and reduce costs.
• Lead SRM strategy for assigned portfolio and monitor delivery performance.
• Proactively identify risks and implement recovery plans to meet commitments.
• Drive continuous improvement and share best practices across the supply chain.

Skills

Stakeholder influence

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced Degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-16

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CT-REMOTE

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.

What You Will Do:

As a Senior Procurement Account Manager, you will play a critical role in managing supplier performance and ensuring a reliable, cost-effective supply chain for Pratt & Whitney Canada. You will be responsible for driving supplier performance across cost, quality, and delivery for an assigned portfolio of suppliers supporting critical aerospace components, while ensuring the on‑time delivery of the commodities under your responsibility.

In this highly collaborative remote role, you will lead supplier development initiatives at supplier sites and work closely with Strategic Sourcing to support strategic partnerships and key business initiatives. You will also partner with Supplier Quality, Engineering, Operations, and other cross-functional teams to resolve production issues, improve supplier performance, and deliver continuous value to the business. You will contribute to the implementation and continuous improvement of team processes, including standard work, KPIs, and best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the execution of supplier contracts, including implementing corrective actions to address performance issues related to cost, quality, and delivery.
• Develop strong relationships with assigned suppliers and collaborate with cross‑functional teams (e.g., Quality, Engineering, Operations, and Strategic Sourcing) to improve supplier performance and reduce the total cost of purchased materials.
• Implement the supplier relationship management (SRM) strategy for assigned supplier portfolio, fostering long‑term partnerships that support business objectives.
• Monitor supplier capacity, ensure the accuracy of supplier promise dates, and track delivery performance. Work directly with suppliers to close performance gaps by proactively identifying risks and implementing recovery plans to ensure customer commitments are met.
• Lead supplier performance reviews and work directly with suppliers to resolve delivery, quality, and operational issues through root cause analysis. Develop effective corrective action plans and implement recovery strategies to optimize supplier performance and achieve business objectives.
• Analyze value stream spending and supplier performance data to identify opportunities for cost reduction, margin improvement, and increased operational efficiency.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process optimisation opportunities and sharing best practices across the supply chain organisation
• Approximate Travel: up to 20% - travel will mostly be to supplier locations in the US, but occasional travel to Canada will be required at different times

Qualifications You Must Have:

• A Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, procurement, account management, operations, or a similar related business function, OR an Advanced Degree and minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience
• Ability to obtain a US Passport

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain or related Business field
• Demonstrated experience managing supplier relationships and driving performance acrosscost, quality, delivery, or capacity.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive results without direct authority
• Previous supply chain experience in aerospace, automotive, defense, or complex industrial manufacturing.
• Previous experience with SAP or similar ERP systems

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.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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 programme, Employee Scholar Programme, 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 programmes depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programmes 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, colour, 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.

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