Associate Director, International Supply Chain Sourcing Strategy

RTX•US-AZ-REMOTE, AZ

1d•$157,200 - $298,800•Remote

About The Position

The Associate Director, International Sourcing Strategy within the Global Supplier Strategy & Development organization, is a senior leader who directs a team of OSC professionals responsible for shaping Raytheon’s international sourcing strategy and global industrial footprint. This highly autonomous role leads strategic initiatives, influences major business decisions, directly shapes Raytheon’s global industrial footprint, and plays a critical part in enabling production ramp and international growth. This leader partners closely with OSCQ, Program/SBU, Requirements & Capabilities, Global Trade, and other functional leaders to set international sourcing direction, align organizations on complex multi‑country tradeoffs, and drive supplier and partner selection decisions across regions. Success requires strong strategic thinking, polished executive communication skills, ability to influence executive decision-makers, and lead cross‑functional initiatives from concept through closure, while navigating ambiguous, multi-country environments. A core part of the role includes identifying, developing, and managing relationships with key strategic international suppliers, advancing international co‑production and second‑source initiatives in support of production acceleration, and ensuring supplier readiness for major captures, proposals, and industrial participation projects. This position is ideal for an experienced leader with a background in strategy, operations, and supply chain who thrives in a global, fast‑paced environment, with a bias for action.

Requirements

Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 10 years’ experience
Minimum 12 years of experience in Strategy, Supply Chain, Program Management, Operations/Manufacturing
Minimum 5 years of experience in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Experience developing and implementing functional, business, or portfolio strategies/strategic planning, including business cases and ROI analyses
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

Nice To Haves

Experience in supplier management, manufacturing, engineering, or program management roles, especially in international settings
Experience working with and leading geographically dispersed cross-functional teams
Experience developing and presenting strategic recommendations to senior executives
Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and USG export/import requirements
Project and change management leadership experience, with a track record of driving initiatives from early inception through execution and closure
Experience with Statements of Work (SOW) and MRP/ERP systems such as SAP (PRISM)
Experience with offsets/localization/industrial participation and proposal development
Relevant certifications such as PMX Level 6, PMP, CPSM, CSCP.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver persuasive recommendations to senior executives to guide international sourcing decisions and global footprint strategy
Accountable for the development and implementation of international sourcing strategies at both the country and supplier levels, driving production acceleration and long-term global growth
Lead, mentor, and grow team of OSC professionals, ensuring high performance, strategic alignment, and professional development; set direction and operating rhythms
Strengthen and standardize processes to improve strategy development and implementation; drive the design and enhancement of digital tools
Lead cross‑functional teams to drive co‑production, second‑source, and industrial participation initiatives aligned with SBU, OSC, and other functional strategies
Drive alignment and decision-making in complex international environments with competing priorities, ensuring clear strategic direction and actionable outcomes
Identify, assess, and prepare strategic international suppliers for onboarding, including supplier assessments, due diligence, and other required approvals
Accountable for maintaining international supplier capability database, ensuring data integrity and accuracy
Engage regularly with Requirements & Capabilities, Global Industrialization, and SBUs to understand emerging international opportunities and industrial participation requirements
Support applicable Gate Reviews (primarily Strategy, Submit/Commit gates)
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and international suppliers to support the development and execution of capture strategies for international pursuits and industrial participation/offset projects
Engage in strategic assessment of proposed business solutions, including partner selection, project evaluation and development, and financial valuations
International and domestic travel approximately 5-25%.