Sourcing Manager – Communications and Marketing Functions

RTX•Farmington, CT

6d•$107,500 - $204,500•Hybrid

About The Position

RTX Corporation is hiring a Sourcing Manager to join its Enterprise Services Strategy and Transformation team, supporting sourcing needs and projects for the Corporate Communications and Marketing functions, as well as the Legal function. The role requires hands-on experience sourcing and managing vendors that support communications and marketing, such as creative agencies, PR firms, media organizations, social media platforms, event management providers, and marketing technology platforms. The Sourcing Manager will use supplier and category expertise, contract negotiation skills, and project management capabilities to coordinate and integrate suppliers in support of technical, financial, and performance objectives. The role will develop strategies to achieve ongoing cost savings and requires understanding of the end-to-end procurement process, including contract negotiations, requisitions, and purchase order placement. The successful candidate will communicate and present effectively to leaders and peers. The position is hybrid. Farmington, Connecticut is preferred, though candidates near an RTX hub may also be considered. Hybrid employees work regularly both onsite and offsite, with the onsite ratio determined with their leader. U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under the program or contract. No security clearance is required.

Requirements

Demonstrated expertise sourcing marketing-related categories, including agency services, paid media, sponsorships, tradeshows and other event management, creative production, PR and communications, marketing technology platforms, market research, and related professional services.
Experience in sourcing roles and functions, including creating sourcing roadmaps, developing category strategies, licensing and asset management, risk management, and requirements change management.
Typically requires a university degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience, an advanced degree in a related field and at least 5 years of experience, or 12 years of relevant experience in the absence of a degree.
Expertise drafting, negotiating, and interpreting sophisticated commercial agreements, with strong negotiation and sourcing skills and understanding of different contract types.
Ability to collaborate with stakeholders in peer organizations and other operational areas to balance supplier requirements, customer experience, and affordability.
Demonstrated ability to understand financial information, budgets, and program performance and develop strategies and business cases to improve them.
Business acumen to connect technical requirements and concerns to contract performance.
Hands-on experience with Ariba or a similar product to manage sourcing and contract activities (P2P).
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

MBA and at least 8 years of consulting, sourcing, and procurement management experience.
Sourcing experience with legal-technology vendors, particularly vendors of new AI tools to increase efficiencies in the provision and management of legal services.
Strong project management skills and ability to convert requirements into executable strategies.
Ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of management and individual contributors.
Ability to develop effective presentations and documents for leadership reviews.

Responsibilities

Partner with Corporate Communications and Marketing leaders and professionals to understand and shape requirements and translate them into actionable sourcing initiatives.
Develop expertise in sourcing issues and supplier landscapes specific to Corporate Marketing and Communications, including technology developments, offerings, services, and pricing models.
Assess and onboard new suppliers as needed.
Align with stakeholders on vendor consolidation activities to drive contract savings.
Develop, manage, and coordinate an integrated master schedule for engagements, renewals, and RFXs.
Facilitate supplier performance reviews, benchmarking, and reporting.
Review statements of work to ensure sourcing best practices are followed.
Build partnerships across stakeholders, including Legal and Finance.
Develop strong supplier relationships to improve effectiveness and value.
Support investigation, negotiation, and favorable resolution of supplier disputes.
Develop executive-level analysis and presentations.
Work with stakeholders on benchmarking industry trends and changes as requested.
Partner with key stakeholders on strategic vendor meetings and strategies.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Student Loan Repayment Program.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Optional pet, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and identity theft protection coverages.
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
Fertility and family planning benefits.
Adoption assistance.
Autism Benefit.
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
Wellness rewards program.
Virtual doctor visits.
Child and elder care services.
Second-opinion medical expert program.
Potential relocation eligibility.
Flexible work schedules and paid time off and holidays may be available, depending on the business unit and collective-bargaining coverage.
Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage.