Associate Director, Strategic Sourcing (Remote)

Date Posted:

2025-04-14

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW208: Connecticut Remote Remote Location , Remote City, CT, 06035 USA

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

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.

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

What You Will Do:
As an Associate Director, Strategic Sourcing you will ensure that all operations and commodity specific objectives are met for your commodity or strategic projects. You will manage a complex set of projects to transform the supply chain in support of performance and cost objectives. The role is responsible for developing strong relationships with suppliers, peers, and internal management and customers, which culminate in the establishment of Long-Term Procurement Agreements (LTA's) and other initiatives which contribute to company goals.
 

• Drive process improvements in the business through use of the CORE Operating
  System and continues improvement culture.
• Develop commodity and supplier strategies to better position the business to achieve the strategic financial plans.
• Collaborate with external organizations and customers (contracts, finance, Mod Centers, Quality, Enterprise Capacity) to create alignment, improve the processes and information flow, and proactively reduce risk.
• Develop robust business cases and scenarios in collaboration with peers. Negotiate with suppliers to achieve the most desired outcome.
• In collaboration with RTX and Pratt & Whitney, execute strategic sourcing plan aligned with the Strategic Sourcing Reviews (SSR process) and drive savings.
  Agility and flexibility to take on special assignments that align with the ongoing changing dynamics in supply chain and geo-political environment.
• Develop the partnership relationships to ensure alignment to value stream strategy
• Coordinate activities between suppliers and Pratt & Whitney program and technical
  Employees
• Work closely with Pratt and Whitney team to manage supplier transitions and prioritize accordingly
• Ensure support of Supply Management tactical issues when assistance is requested
  Coordinating with Finance for all cost activity in support of monthly progress reviews with Senior Executive Management.
• Ensure compliance with Procurement policy, procedures and standard work and strive to improve the processes.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree and 12 years of related experience in Supply Chain and/or Production Planning; Or an advanced degree with 10 years of experience
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications we prefer:

• Experience managing sourcing projects and delivering cost savings.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in procurement software and tools (e.g., ERP systems, Excel, data analytics tools, e-sourcing platforms).

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:

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process.

The salary range for this role is 147,000 USD - 295,000 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