RTX

Senior Associate, Procurement

RTX

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

ERP

About the role

  • Carries out Procurement processes, standards, and operational plans, including RFPs, negotiation preparations, and cost analysis.
  • Responds to client 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.
  • Engage with functions outside of supply chain (Finance, Engineering, Operations, programs etc.) to ensure a timely resolution of medium to complex supply chain issues.
  • Be proactive to mitigate and minimize supply chain risks, to prevent critical line stops.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Responsible for all aspects of the supplier relationships within a commodity.
  • Ensures product is delivered on time, meets quality standards, and at the right cost.
  • May perform delivery assurance responsibilities.

Requirements

  • A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field
  • Demonstrated professional or educational experience communicating in English (verbal and written)
  • U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
  • Prior experience in supply chain, operations, procurement or related field.
  • Prior SAP and/or Procurement experience is preferred.
  • Looking for a motivated team player
  • Knowledge of the industry and market conditions
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills
  • Ability to develop long-lasting relationships
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Experience with Supply Chain processes
  • Experience with ERP Systems
  • Work independently, remain calm under pressure
Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
  • Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
  • Participation in the Employee Scholar Program (ESP)
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 8 free counseling sessions
  • And more!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
procurement processescost analysisnegotiationpurchase ordersfinancial reportsRFP preparationcontract compliancedelivery assurancesupply chain managementproblem-solving
Soft Skills
communicationinterpersonal skillsteam playerrelationship developmentindependencecalm under pressureproactivitycustomer satisfactiontimely resolutionmotivation