RTX

Senior Associate, Procurement – Buyer

RTX

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Responsible for all aspects of the relationship with a specific supplier within a commodity.
  • Directs and manages all schedules, and purchase orders for the client account or the product family.
  • Ensures product is delivered on time, meets quality standards, and at the right cost.
  • May perform delivery assurance responsibilities.
  • Carries out Procurement processes, standards, and operational plans, including RFPs, negotiation preparations, and cost analysis.
  • Responds to value stream inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Carries out activities associated with purchasing goods, materials, supplies, and services to ensure terms are in the organization’s best interest.
  • Prepares purchase orders, approves payments, and negotiates prices to ensure the procurement process goes smoothly, under general guidance.
  • Compiles price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to provide input on reasonable prices.
  • Prepares request for proposals (RFP) and bid packages to take on new accounts and monitors contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
  • Contacts suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries to ensure resolution of problems such as shortages and missed or late deliveries.
  • Develop and follow existing procedures, processes, and work instructions.
  • Coach, mentor, and provide technical guidance to new team members.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Materials Management, Business Administration, Technology, Science or Engineering
  • 2 years of global supply chain experience
  • Experience with MS Office suite
Benefits
  • Employee Scholar Program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
procurement processescost analysisRFP preparationnegotiationpurchase order managementdelivery assurancecontract compliancefinancial reportingsupply chain managementmaterials management
Soft Skills
customer satisfactioncoachingmentoringtechnical guidanceproblem resolution
Certifications
Bachelor's degree