NPI Buyer (Remote)

Location: US-CA-REMOTE

 Position Role Type: Remote

 U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

 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 NPI Buyer will play a crucial role in ensuring the success of our projects by managing the sourcing process and coordinating with our suppliers, maximizing supplier involvement in concurrent engineering. You will also showcase our negotiation skills and strategic thinking by driving ongoing negotiations to closure. The selected candidate will play a key role within Integrated Project Teams where we are entrusted with the initial procurement and industrialization of assigned components.

Source Selection: Select suppliers for new components. This involves understanding technical requirements, identifying suitable suppliers, and initiating the procurement process.   We are involved through evaluation of potential suppliers based on factors such as quality, cost, reliability, and capability to meet program requirements. Negotiation and Contract Closure: Drive negotiations to closure, ensuring that all parties are satisfied with the final agreements.  Negotiations includes but are not limited to the product pricing, non-recurring costs, development schedule, repair and overhaul agreements, tooling, and terms & conditions. Project Management within Cross-functional Teams: Work closely with internal stakeholders such as project and core engineering, aftermarket support, operation program manager, and production supply chain professionals to ensure alignment across different departments and facilitate smooth execution of new product introductions from concept to delivery. Act as the New Product Introduction primary point of contact with supplier and coordinate the program requirements with them such as: communicating project specifications, timelines, and expectations. Cost Optimization mindset: Identify opportunities for cost reduction through value engineering (Design to Cost) or alternative sourcing. Work on optimizing manufacturing processes (Design for Manufacturing) to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Product Knowledge: Understand component design functionality, bill of materials, the manufacturing process of detailed parts, and required quality standards. Procurement Assurance of Delivery: Drive suppliers to promise date upcoming development and production hardware deliveries. Get line of balance and work in progress reports from suppliers and accurately share status to internal stakeholders. Product Industrialization: Engage suppliers for delivery of zero non-conformance quality and produceable products for an