Senior Manager, Vendor Management EHRO; Onsite

Location:

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

Date Posted:

Country:
United States of America

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 world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s 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.

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.

• 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.

• 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 problem‑solving 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.

• Advanced degree and 7+ years of experience in Operations Management, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Military, Aerospace or Aftermarket industry; OR Bachelor’s 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.

• 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…