Principal Specialist, Electronics Commodity Management and Sourcing (Remote)

RTX•Charlotte, NC

1d•Remote

About The Position

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA. The following position is to join our RTX Corporate team: This position is for a commodity role on the Electronics Commodity team. This role will support both the Distribution and Embedded sub-categories. Responsibilities will be to develop an overall strategy for the relevant categories, partnering with internal stakeholders to identify sourcing needs/strategy, aligning with key suppliers, and sending quotes/completing contract negotiations to execute strategy. This individual will ideally sit near the Raytheon Technologies location in Charlotte, NC but can sit near any Raytheon Technologies domestic location.

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience
Strong Analytical skill (Excel, Access database, SAP)
Knowledge of Supply Chain practices and Commodity Management
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Electronic Components
Negotiations skills

Responsibilities

Develops a strategic plan for a commodity and supply base
Collaborates with multiple business units to execute Supply Chain strategies
Owns and responsible for relationship with multiple strategic suppliers
Evaluates and selects supplier alignment based on price competitiveness, capability, quality, reliability (TCO)
Analyzes data and information to determine reasonable prices.
Negotiates and executes long term agreements with supply base that aligns with commodity strategy and internal stakeholders needs
Leads sourcing process from RFQ to contract signature
Works with limited oversight from leadership
Manages several projects at one time with a variety of complexity
Clearly communicate commodity or project status to leadership
Ability to identify and pursue VA/VE opportunities through collaboration with internal stakeholders
Lead change management or work transfer projects for cost savings or better alignment with supply base.
Influence and support Collins strategic initiatives and change management projects.

Benefits

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs.
Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

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