Buyer, Tool Support Services; Onsite

Location

PW100:
East Hartford 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06118 USA

Onsite

None/Not Required

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?

This is an opportunity to join the procurement team within Pratt & Whitney Tool Support Services (TSS). Our group offers airline and repair facility customers a complete line of aircraft engine tooling and engine group support equipment for all maintenance operations on Pratt & Whitney commercial engines. The TSS Procurement Specialist (P3) will work with the TSS Procurement team reporting to the Senior Procurement Manager.

This role is an opportunity for the right person to execute purchasing decisions and manage suppliers. The ideal candidate should have a purchasing & materials background, excellent written and verbal skills, and the ability to collaborate in a team environment.

• Review drawings, specifications and purchase history to determine sourcing strategy.
• Prepare and issue RFQs (requests for quotes) to suppliers, follow‑up to assure understanding.
• Support delivery assurance efforts to ensure tools are delivered on‑time and promise dates met.
• Support organizational growth through collaboration and creative problem solving.
• Attend daily meetings to review open orders/commitments/delivery plans and align priority with customer service team.
• Review quotes, analyze results and determine negotiation plans / strategies.
• Issue purchase orders in accordance with AMO procurement policy.
• Perform routine post‑award management activities including PO acknowledgement, delivery status.
• Able to support travel as needed (up to 10%).

• Advanced degree and 3+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Operations, Supplier Quality or Engineering; OR Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant industry experience; OR Associate’s degree and 7+ years of relevant industry experience; OR High School diploma or Military / Technical Training and 9+ years of relevant industry experience.

• Bachelor’s degree STEM field. Supply Chain, Business or Engineering fields preferred.
• Buyer‑level experience, ideally within SAP; experience sourcing suppliers a plus.
• Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing or aftermarket (MRO) industry.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and SAP Procurement or similar procurement system.
• Innovative problem‑solving skills (both vendor‑ and customer‑facing).
• Knowledge of trade compliance and FAR/DFAR regulations.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing principles, and continuous improvement tools (CORE/ACE/Six Sigma, QCPC and RCCA).
• Ability to read and interpret technical data, blueprints, and engineering drawings.
• Organizational and project management skills, PMP certification preferred.
• Ability to work and effectively communicate with all levels of management, shop personnel and customers.

• 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 employee’s personal responsibility.

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