NPI Account Specialist(Hybrid)

About the role

The New Product Introduction (NPI) Supply Chain team is responsible for collaborating with suppliers and P&W’s product development teams (IPT’s) to ensure affordable, high-quality parts that meet dynamic customer needs. The candidate should be customer-focused, possess strong communication skills, and demonstrate the ability to deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Create the sourcing slate and coordinate source selection
• Create Request for Quotes (RFQ)/Request for Proposal's (RFP's), Purchase Orders
• Evaluate and coordinate approval of supplier exceptions to Terms & Conditions
• Coordinate invoice approvals and payment issue resolution
• Identify supplier strengths & weaknesses to support the strategic sourcing plan
• Proactively track and manage supplier work in process (WIP), identify risks to planned delivery, and maintain promise dating
• Maintain the purchase order as technical definition changes and identify risks to the quoted price and lead time
• Uses the minimum requirements standard work as a competitive advantage
• Use relevant tools to drive part shortage resolution, and coordinate part shipping and tracking
• Evaluate risks in the transition from development to low-rate production
• Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing Managers and Account Managers as needed
• Interpret Technology and Manufacturing Readiness Levels (TRL & MRL)
• Evaluate supplier capabilities relative to MRL
• Coordinate supplier actions relative to MRL progression
• Coordinate resolution of quality issues, QN’s, and RCCA for supplier quality escapes
• Identify and manage supplier risks to the program industrial plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in supply chain, manufacturing, industrial management, or related field; or an advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years' experience.
• U.S. Citizen - The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.