Commodity Performance Lead

RTX•US-TX-REMOTE, TX

3d•$107,500 - $204,500•Remote

About The Position

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. Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Requirements

Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and a minimum 8 years of Operations/Program Management/Supply Chain or related experience OR an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years related experience
Leadership experience.
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

Demonstrated experience developing suppliers and working with suppliers to improve performance and affordability
Demonstrated experience in Mechanical Commodities: Hardware, Machining, Raw Material, Castings/Forgings and Sheetmetal.
Ability to build relationships, able to work and lead in a cross functional environment, able to interface with varying levels of management and work with multi-functions including supply chain, mission assurance, program management, engineering, operations, and supply base
Strong analytical skills and the ability to apply critical thinking throughout the supplier performance and oversight process
Demonstrated experience in constraint management and lean manufacturing principles
Skilled in communications, team building, conflict resolution and relationship management to create an effective partnering environment that includes credibility, respect and trust.
Demonstrated ability to lead and present executive level reviews and briefings
Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
Experience with operations or program management, including program development lifecycle, Statement of Work generation, risk management, action item management, requirement change management
Experience and understanding of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
Six Sigma process improvement such as Raytheon Technologies CORE and/or historic Raytheon R6s expert
Proficiency in tools and systems including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Aware of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR and DFAR) and ITAR requirements
Security clearance – Secret or Top Secret
Master's degree in Business or other related field

Responsibilities

Leadership to Supply Chain, Mission Assurance, and Engineering professionals, in the area of supplier performance and strategy approaches that assures flawless execution and drives affordability from our supply base.
Improve the overall performance of assigned suppliers.
Foster and maintain effective collaboration across the Product Lines, specifically within Supply Chain, Mission Assurance, Engineering, Operations, and Program Management and across assigned suppliers to ensure full integration of best practices to accomplish objectives.
Assist in evolving supply base alignment with Raytheon’s technology roadmaps
Prepare POs and PO documentation in accordance with company directives, prime contract flow downs and company work instructions. Post-award management of POs to be handled in accordance with company directives and work instructions.
Manage Suppliers to meet Program requirements with the desired quality and delivery.
Prepare and execute various types of agreements, such as: PIAs, Long Term Agreements, Bailment, etc.