Principal Specialist, Commodity Management & Sourcing (Remote)

RTX•US-CT-REMOTE, CT

1d•$86,800 - $165,200•Remote

About The Position

The Aerospace Hardware & Fastener Commodity Principal Specialist is responsible for strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cost optimization of aerospace hardware and fastener commodities. The role partners with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Program Management to influence design, supplier selection, and lifecycle cost while ensuring compliance with aerospace quality and regulatory requirements. The position develops and executes commodity strategies; leads cost modeling, value analysis and value engineering initiatives, and cost-reduction roadmaps; and drives standardization, part rationalization, and preferred hardware lists. It selects and manages strategic suppliers, negotiates contracts and long-term agreements, monitors supplier performance, and works with suppliers on capacity planning, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement. The role supports supply continuity and demand forecasting, aligns sourcing with program goals, ensures compliance with aerospace standards and export controls, and tracks savings and productivity improvements. This is a U.S.-based remote role. U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens may access information under the program or contract.

Requirements

Typically requires a university degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 3 years of experience, or 9 years of relevant experience without a degree.
At least 3 years of strategic sourcing or commodity management experience in aerospace or a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
Experience with negotiation and contract management.
U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program or contract.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or MBA.
Experience managing hardware and fastener commodities.
Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional leadership abilities.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems; SAP preferred.
Knowledge of aerospace drawings, specifications, and standards.
APICS, CPSM, or similar professional certification.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute global or regional commodity strategies for aerospace hardware and fasteners, including bolts, nuts, screws, inserts, pins, and specialty hardware.
Lead should-cost modeling, value analysis/value engineering initiatives, and cost-reduction roadmaps across active programs.
Drive standardization, part rationalization, and preferred hardware lists to reduce complexity and total cost of ownership.
Select, qualify, and manage strategic suppliers in alignment with quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
Lead contract negotiations, long-term agreements, and pricing strategies.
Monitor supplier performance in on-time delivery, quality, and cost, and implement corrective actions as needed.
Collaborate with suppliers on capacity planning, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Partner with Engineering to influence design-for-cost, design-for-manufacturability, and hardware selection decisions.
Support Manufacturing and Operations with supply continuity, demand forecasting, and escalation management.
Work with Quality to ensure compliance with AS9100, FAA/EASA, and customer-specific requirements.
Align sourcing strategies with Program Management to support schedule, cost, and performance targets.
Ensure sourcing decisions comply with aerospace standards, export controls, and internal policies.
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks related to single-source suppliers, long lead times, and capacity constraints.
Support audits and regulatory reviews as required.
Track and report cost savings, cost avoidance, and productivity improvements.
Maintain accurate spend analytics and commodity dashboards.
Drive process improvements across sourcing and supplier management activities.