• Deliver insight-led strategies to enhance category growth and shopper experience within defined customer/category scope • Translate consumer and shopper data into actionable, tailored recommendations across assortment, shelf, and innovation through compelling storytelling • Support strategic customer engagements (e.g., line reviews, JBP sessions) with clear, insight-driven stories • Collaborate and influence across Sales, Omni, BU Strategy, and Insights to align on and activate category priorities and Customer strategies • Shape and apply omnichannel strategies to optimize the shopper experience across digital and in-store touchpoints • Monitor and stay current on marketplace, shopper, and consumer trends to proactively identify growth opportunities • Contribute to knowledge sharing and functional capability-building across the team • Some travel required for Customer meetings

• Lead strategic sourcing projects from requirements gathering through contract execution, managing multiple initiatives across various spend categories simultaneously • Conduct in-depth market research and supplier analysis to identify qualified vendors and emerging market trends that impact sourcing decisions • Develop and present business case analyses and compelling sourcing strategies to senior management, articulating value propositions and risk mitigation approaches • Negotiate contracts and service agreements with suppliers, ensuring favorable terms while maintaining strong partnerships and service quality standards • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business needs, translate requirements into sourcing specifications, and ensure alignment with organizational objectives • Manage supplier performance through established KPIs and regular business reviews, proactively addressing issues and driving continuous improvement initiatives • Implement sourcing best practices and tools that enhance efficiency, compliance, and transparency across the sourcing lifecycle • Identify and capture cost-saving opportunities while balancing quality, service levels, and sustainability considerations in supplier selection • Support the development of junior team members through mentoring and knowledge sharing, contributing to a culture that empowers everyone to thrive

• Lead and manage a team of acquisition professionals. • Partner with our suppliers to drive effective performance, strong relationships, and reliable health within the supply chain. • Manages internal customer and/or supplier issues • Manage financial goals in relation to subcontract deliveries • Drive the success of meeting business factory MRP requirements. • Provide guidance regarding compliance to procurement policies and procedures: Preparation of all manner of solicitations including RFQ, RFP, and RFI • Analyze quotations/proposals utilizing price/cost analysis techniques • Develop negotiation strategies and lead formal negotiations (Price, Delivery, Terms) • Place Purchase Orders of high dollar levels and procurement complexity • Perform risk analysis, and develop mitigation plans and solutions to problems • Travel to RTX and supplier facilities as deemed necessary - typical travel may be monthly or more

Role Description The Inventory Coordinator will manage all orders and confirmations. He/She will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining status reports. He/She will maintain the positive image, brand, and reputation of Universal Windows Direct. - Manage vendor/sales relationships by serving as the main point of contact for questions or concerns regarding orders. - Track and order all initial product orders for the company. - Handle the data entry and follow up in our systems for orders placed. - Maintenance of job status reports. - Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications - EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent. Associate degree preferred. - EXPERIENCE: - Time Management – Pursues quality in accomplishing all tasks; makes few errors; checks work to ensure accuracy and completeness; remains aware of all details and follows up as needed; multi-tasks and switches tasks when necessary. - ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: - Collaborative skills needed to work with multiple departments. - Positive attitude, self-motivated, and desire to assist customers. - Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey information to internal and external customers in a clear and concise manner. - Knowledge and understanding of production/service catalog and ordering procedure. Company Description UWD is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.