Commodity Manager (Remote)

RTX•Sacramento, CA

3d•Remote

About The Position

Collins Aerospace is seeking a dynamic Commodity Manager, to be responsible for implementing and leading commodity sourcing strategies for the assigned suppliers and projects. These responsibilities include quotations, bid analysis, supplier recommendations, awards, execution of new or extension of existing supplier contracts, supplier development, risk mitigation, and cost reduction in support of Landing Systems objectives for the Machining Commodity. This is an individual contribution role without having any direct report. This Position is remote role based out of our Troy, OH, USA facility

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree and a minimum of 5 years in Supply Chain/ Sourcing/ Commodity Management or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. RTX will not offer sponsorship for this position (U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder)
Experience in contacts and price negotiations.
Experience providing data analysis, creating and presenting using MS software (MS Excel, PowerPoint).
Experience working in ERP systems.
Successful candidate must meet all requirements under ITAR and CGD and be eligible to work.

Nice To Haves

Creative thinking, ability to multitask, reacts with a sense of urgency and aptitude to work independently with little oversight.
SAP Experience.
Aerospace/Automotive experience.
Ability to effectively communicate and present to suppliers or senior leadership.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities without impacting on the quality of work produced.
Demonstrated time management, team building, leadership and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated success in developing project plans and managing these projects through successful execution, including overcoming obstacles and resolving issues on their own.
Ability to interpret 2D drawings with technical or manufacturing aptitude.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the development and execution of commodity and supplier development strategies for direct product that supports the strategic objectives of the Business Unit, aligns across Collins Machining commodity and Company.
Conduct RFQs, perform comprehensive bid analysis, provide recommendations and lead the execution of the quoting strategy.
Develop and lead execution of multiple supplier’s contract strategy including price and legal terms and conditions negotiations.
Execute monthly and quarterly part, project, supplier level cost analysis to understand savings and headwinds trend and conduct strategic recommendations to improve overall product cost structure.
Support multiple buy to buy, buy to make, and make to buy projects by leading and executing complete sourcing and business case approval as per the Work Transfer process.
Understand basic military sourcing FAR12 and FAR15 requirements to prepare single source or competitive bid strategy, analyze, negotiate and create comprehensive justification packages.
Work with Operational Procurement, Engineering and Program Management to ensure the successful introduction of new programs and successful transfer of production requirements to suppliers.
Organize efforts regarding supplier performance improvements and act as relationship manager with suppliers.
Support the development or extension of new suppliers of broad-based commodity.
Drive special projects with suppliers and cross-functional teams across the organization.
Administer timely reporting, analysis, MRP updates for the assigned suppliers and projects
Advocate for the change management, provide feedback and drive implementation of process changes as required.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate. employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Student Loan Repayment Program.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
Adoption Assistance.
Autism Benefit.
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
Bright Horizons, child, and elder care services.
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.