Supplier Performance Specialist (Remote - Residing in Phoenix, AZ Area)

This position is hybrid and based in the Phoenix, AZ area. The selected candidate must reside in the Phoenix, AZ region and be able to travel frequently within the area. U.S. citizenship is required.

About the role

Join Pratt & Whitney, a world leader in aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems, and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. This remote-based role will focus on identifying and mitigating supply chain bottlenecks to improve on-time delivery from suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Identify bottleneck and capacity constraints to develop improvement and mitigation plans for enhanced supplier on-time delivery.
• Drive operational effectiveness to support organizational business performance and customer needs.
• Develop a deep understanding of supplier products and operational processes to break functional, operational, and logistical barriers.
• Remove barriers to business goals, specifically related to the on-time delivery of parts.
• Lead and complete tasks/projects, including collecting Leading Indicator (LI) data such as RM availability, WIP tracking, quality notification closures, and sub-tier supplier tracking.
• Manage and assist with process improvement projects, prioritize work, and support the CORE operating system.
• Utilize project management and process improvement disciplines to lead projects, identify risks, and mitigate them.
• Gather feedback to identify new improvement projects in collaboration with Supplier Development Leaders.
• Actively participate in Commodity Days, EMMs, SEMO (Supplier Exec Management Overviews), and co-lead initiatives with customers and Supplier Development Leaders.
• Travel up to 80% of the time within the Phoenix, AZ area, primarily on-site at suppliers.

Requirements

• A college degree or equivalent experience, plus 5 years of prior delivery assurance, supply chain, or related experience; or an advanced degree with 2 years of experience.
• Must reside in the Phoenix, AZ area.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to program/contract access restrictions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Operations, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Ability to quickly grasp complex situations and adapt course as needed.
• Strong relationship-building skills with peers and external partners to enable higher performance.
• Openness to considering and developing innovative ideas from others.
• Flexible, enthusiastic self-starter with a proactive approach.
• Proficiency in SAP and Qlik/Power BI.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.

Pay

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The final offer considers factors such as role, function, responsibilities, work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and short-term/long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee Scholar Program for education support.
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (dependent on role level and collective-bargaining agreements).

Schedule

• 80% of time on-site at suppliers within the Phoenix, AZ area.
• 20% of time working from a home office.