NPI Account Specialist – Hybrid

RTX

NPI Account Specialist coordinating sourcing and supplier management at RTX in hybrid role. Involves creating sourcing plans, evaluating suppliers, and supporting aerospace supply chain needs.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeEast Hartford • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $86,800 - $165,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supplier evaluation, risk management, and strategic sourcing within supply chain and manufacturing environments. Proficient in interpreting technical specifications and managing supplier performance to ensure compliance with industrial plans.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supplier EvaluationRisk ManagementStrategic SourcingSAP Purchase Order ManagementBlueprint Interpretation

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Hard Skills

Supplier Performance EvaluationRequest for Quotes (RFQ)Request for Proposals (RFP)Purchase Order CreationQuality Issue ResolutionTechnology Readiness Levels (TRL)Manufacturing Readiness Levels (MRL)Analytical SkillsWriting SkillsFlow Down Specifications

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

SAP

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Government Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Supply Chain ManagementManufacturingIndustrial ManagementSupplier Risk ManagementOrder Justification

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Creating the sourcing slate and coordinating source selection
Creation of Request for Quotes (RFQ)/Request for Proposal's (RFP's), Purchase Orders
Evaluating and coordinating approval of supplier exceptions to Terms & Conditions
Coordinate invoice approvals and payment issue resolution
Identify supplier strengths & weaknesses to support the strategic sourcing plan
Proactively tracks and manages supplier work in process (WIP), identifies risks to planned delivery, and maintains promise dating
Maintains the purchase order as technical definition changes and identifies risks to the quoted price and lead time.
Uses the minimum requirements standard work as a competitive advantage
Use relevant tools to drive part shortage resolution, and coordinates part shipping and tracking
Evaluate risks in the transition from development to low-rate production
Evaluate supplier performance and collaborate with Strategic Sourcing Managers and Account Managers as needed
Interpreting Technology and Manufacturing Readiness Levels (TRL & MRL)
Evaluating supplier capabilities relative to MRL
Coordinating supplier actions relative to MRL progression
Coordinate resolution of quality issues, QN’s, and RCCA for supplier quality escapes
Identify and manage supplier risks to the program industrial plan

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors Degree and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in supply chain, manufacturing, industrial management, or related field; or an advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years' experience.
U.S. Citizen - The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
Understands how to interpret blueprints, specifications, and associated flow down
Strong analytical and writing skills to support order justification and audit SAP Purchase Order A1 Self Release

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
holidays