Senior Associate, Procurement (Buyer) (Remote)

Date Posted:

2026-04-01

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-PR-REMOTE

Position Role Type:

Remote

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

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

*The selected candidate must reside in Puerto Rico*

At RTX, the world 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.

What You Will Do

Responsible for all aspects of the relationship with a specific supplier within a commodity. Directs and manages all schedules, and purchase orders for the client account or the product family. Ensures product is delivered on time, meets quality standards, and at the right cost. May perform delivery assurance responsibilities.

• Carries out Procurement processes, standards, and operational plans, including RFPs, negotiation preparations, and cost analysis.

• Responds to value stream inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations to ensure customer satisfaction.

• Carries out activities associated with purchasing goods, materials, supplies, and services to ensure terms are in the organization’s best interest.

• Prepares purchase orders, approves payments, and negotiates prices to ensure the procurement process goes smoothly, under general guidance.

• Compiles price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to provide input on reasonable prices.

• Prepares request for proposals (RFP) and bid packages to take on new accounts and monitors contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.

• Contacts suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries to ensure resolution of problems such as shortages and missed or late deliveries.

• Responsible for all aspects of the relationship with a specific supplier within a commodity.

• Directs and manages all schedules, and purchase orders for the value stream account or the product family.

• Ensures product is delivered on time, meets quality standards, and at the right cost.

• Perform delivery assurance responsibilities and support project management activities.

• Develop and follow existing procedures, processes, and work instructions.

• Coach, mentor, and provide technical guidance to new team members.

• English (read, write, speak) is required when communicating with customers, co-workers, or supervisors who only speak English.

• Conduct and maintain a program for internal inspection processes

• Based on business needs, the incumbent may be required to support other duties/functions within the company & travel up to 10%

• Attend and have participation in group meetings, teleconferences and/or training required.

• Actively participate in initiatives for continuous improvement using ACE tools and support AS9100 efforts. Obtain ACE Associate certification.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Materials Management, Business Administration, Technology, Science or Engineering

• 2 years of global supply chain experience

• Experience with MS Office suite

Qualifications We Prefer

• Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting and Information Technology

• Strong administrative skills: Must be able to manage multiple tasks and adhere to specific timetables

• Extremely detail and process oriented

• Ability to work in a team environment

• Specialized training certification or license

What We Offer: 

• Employee Scholar Program 

What Is My Role Type: In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is: 

• Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). 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. The selected candidate must reside in Puerto Rico.

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. 

  

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 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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