Indirect Procurement Manager, CEC (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

2023-12-15

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW103: Columbus GA 8801 Macon Road, PO Box 9903, Columbus, GA, 31908 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious.

Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

Innovation through diversity of thought. At Pratt & Whitney, we believe diversity of thought enables creativity, innovation, and a foundation for inclusion. By fostering an inclusive culture, we accept a shared accountability and responsibility to recognize, sponsor, coach, hire and promote talent equally. We welcome our employees to be their whole – best – selves at work because trust, respect and integrity, are a part of our DNA.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

Summary

Pratt & Whitney’s Columbus Engine Center has an open position for an Indirect Procurement Manager (P4).  The primary focus of this position will be to lead the aftermarket indirect sourcing function within the Columbus Engine Center business unit.  This position will be responsible to manage and oversee supplier management, Indirect Procurement activity, and trade compliance (ITC) adherence.

Responsibilities include centralizing Indirect Procurement with supplier agreements, drive savings, improve leverage with supplier designation, and ensure supplier performance is being met for the business unit and the organizations goals.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate they can manage multiple strategic projects and tactical support for the business unit.  The focus of this position will be to deliver value with the operation, cost, quality, and delivery metrics in an aftermarket environment.  In this role, the candidate will interface with internal customers, suppliers, operations, regulatory, and senior management.   Also, driving standard work will be key to optimize the improvement of operations and leading change in the overall process.

This position will be located in Columbus, GA,

Key Responsibilities:

• Achieve highest levels of quality and internal customer service levels to drive customer satisfaction through delivery on tactical and strategic commitments.

• Ensure operational controls are in place for compliance to all procurement processes and customer requirements.

• Maintain high levels of communication with the team regarding the status of the business, project, and key plans and/or initiatives to achieve goals with a timely and cost-effective strategy

• Operate in the role of primary sponsor/change agent for implementation of lean methodologies to ensure compliance with all Export, CORE, Ethics, and corporate policies & initiatives.

• Ability to work both independently with tactical site requirements and as a leader to facilitate indirect strategic initiatives to support CEC.

Basic Qualifications:

• Advanced degree and 5+ years of experience in Manufacturing, Military, Supply Chain, Aerospace, or Aviation industry; OR Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant industry experience; OR an Associate’s degree and 10+ years of relevant industry experience; OR an Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate and 10+ years of relevant industry experience; OR High School Diploma and 12+ years of relevant experience.

• U.S. citizenship is required for this position; only U.S. citizens are authorized to access and handle sensitive data required to support our government and military programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• STEM fields or Supply Chain Management.

• Experience using Microsoft Office, and SAP Purchase Order Management.

• Experience in Indirect Procurement, Supply Chain, or Supplier Management.

• Knowledge of international trade compliance regulations related to material logistics.

• Aerospace or Aftermarket Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) industry experience.

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills (both vendor- and customer-facing).

• Ability to work across and communicate with all levels of the organization.

What is my Role Type?

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment.  This role is:

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. This means that responsibilities of the job need to be performed onsite on a regular basis.

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.

This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award.  ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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