Support Equipment Procurement Manager (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Flexible working schedules

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, part of RTX, seeks a senior procurement leader to oversee RFPs, negotiations, and cost accountability. You will develop supplier relationships, drive spend analyses, and implement procurement strategies aligned with program objectives.

The role requires deep FAR/DFARS knowledge, DoD clearance eligibility, and a track record of reducing costs while maintaining quality. Onsite in East Hartford, CT with leadership responsibilities across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 10 years of supply chain, program, and/or business management experience.
• At least 5 years of managerial/leadership experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage execution of procurement processes including RFPs and negotiations.
• Apply knowledge of FAR/DFARS and defense procurement practices.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with objectives.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory standards.
• Lead spend analyses and cost modeling.
• Drive data-supported contract negotiations and risk assessments.
• Improve procurement workflows and implement automation opportunities.
• Maintain performance-based supplier relationships.
• Present program status to senior leadership.
• Coach and develop team members for growth.

Skills

FAR/DFARS

Negotiation

Spend analysis

Supplier relations

Leadership

Data-driven

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC

Date Posted: 2026-09-16

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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 position leads a team of procurement professionals, overseeing RFPs, proposal campaigns, negotiation strategy and cost accountability as developing supplier relationships. Develops strategies to minimize the organization’s purchasing costs without compromising quality or reliability of supply.

What You Will Do

• 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.

Qualifications You Must Have

• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• 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

This position is classified as: Onsite

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.

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