Senior Manager, Vendor Management EHRO (Onsite)

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-M 400 Main St BLDG M

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen U.S. Person or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX the worlds largest aerospace and defense company 185000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the worlds most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses world-class operations and investments in research and development we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do

The Vendor Manager will lead the East Hartford Repair Operations (EHRO) Aftermarket Vendor Team driving supplier performance and ensuring operational excellence in repair services. This role is critical to maintaining delivery assurance optimizing supplier relationships and achieving business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the EHRO Aftermarket Vendor Team providing strategic direction and operational oversight.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for supplier and internal customer issues.
• Oversee delivery assurance and supplier performance to meet organizational goals.
• Manage compliant order processing and price negotiations for repair services.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and performance.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to resolve challenges and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Report directly to the EHRO Materials Manager providing regular updates on vendor team performance and initiatives.
• Travel: Up to 10% to suppliers trade shows site benchmarking etc.

What You Will Learn

• Develop leadership capabilities by guiding a vendor operations team and driving supplier performance to meet delivery and business objectives.
• Strengthen supplier relationship management skills including escalation handling negotiation and collaborative problemsolving with repair vendors.
• Build expertise in operational excellence by leading process improvements ensuring compliant order management and partnering effectively across internal functions.
• Enhance executive communication skills through regular reporting of supplier performance risks and strategic recommendations to leadership.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Advanced degree and 7 years of experience in Operations Management Engineering Quality Supply Chain Military Aerospace or Aftermarket industry; OR Bachelors degree and 10 years of relevant industry experience.
• 2 years of personnel management experience ideally within a bargaining unit / union workforce environment.
• 3 years of experience in a delivery assurance or supply chain role working directly with suppliers and internal customers.
• Prior work experience with organizational leadership and communication in a professional setting.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Degree in STEM field; Engineering Supply Chain or Management preferred.
• Operations experience in Aftermarket Operations (AMO) or Overhaul and Repair (MRO)
• Working knowledge of Pratt & Whitney engine shop practices quality standards processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of AS9100 QMS DOT/FAA regulations and 14 CFR Part 145 regulations
• Working knowledge of continuous improvement principles and tools (CORE/ACE/SixSigma QCPC and RCCA).
• Experience using MS Office Suite SAP ERP Solumina MES Smartsheet Teamcenter and virtual meeting platforms (i.e. Zoom MS Teams).
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management shop personnel customers and supplier/vendors.

What is my Role Type

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

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers as they are essential to the development of our engines.

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 employees personal responsibility.

Learn More & Apply Now!

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 132400 USD - 251600 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 candidates 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 Program parental leave paid time off and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including but not limited to individual performance business unit performance and/or the companys performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act.

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