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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 Strategy Specialist (Procurement) is responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies that optimize cost, quality, supplier performance, risk management, and business value. The role partners with internal stakeholders to identify strategic sourcing opportunities, drive continuous improvement, and support long-term procurement objectives aligned with organizational goals. What You Will Do • Develop and execute category strategies, sourcing plans, and procurement initiatives aligned with business objectives. • Lead supplier selection, RFx (RFI/RFQ/RFP), tender exercises, and commercial evaluations to achieve best value. • Negotiate commercial terms, Master Service Agreements (MSA), Long-Term Agreements (LTA), and other procurement contracts. • Manage strategic supplier relationships through supplier performance reviews, continuous improvement, and development initiatives. • Drive cost reduction, value engineering, and demand consolidation initiatives to optimize procurement spend. • Conduct supplier and supply chain risk assessments to ensure business continuity and mitigate procurement risks. • Ensure procurement activities comply with company governance, policies, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements. • Partner with cross-functional stakeholders (Operations, Engineering, Finance, Quality, Legal, EHS, and Business Units) to support strategic sourcing and procurement projects. • Analyze procurement spend, market intelligence, supplier performance, and category trends to support strategic decision-making and continuous improvement. • Support procurement transformation, process optimization, digitalization, and best practice • Drive supplier in term of delivery performance, turnaround time (TAT), quotation lead time and on time deliveries. • Supplier performances review and drive on improvement action with supplier to meet delivery performance. Qualifications You Must Have • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics(STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations. What We Offer • Career and skills development opportunities. • Employee scholarship program for further education. • Comprehensive health, medical and dental benefits. • On-the-job training and in-house/external certifications. • Competitive renumeration package. • Allowance and overtime benefits where appliable. • Company transport provided. (Varies from Site to Site)