Sr Manager, International Supply Chain Strategy

RTX•US-AZ-REMOTE, AZ

5d•$132,400 - $251,600•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. Raytheon is seeking a strategic, highly autonomous individual to join the Global Supplier Strategy & Development organization within Operations & Supply Chain (OSC). In this high‑impact role, you will shape Raytheon’s international sourcing strategies, influence executive‑level business decisions, and support shaping the global industrial base/footprint needed to accelerate production and meet critical customer commitments. The ideal candidate combines strong strategy experience and capability with operational depth, outstanding communication skills, and the ability to convert complex concepts into executable plans. You will partner closely with Programs/SBUs, OSCQ, Requirements & Capabilities (R&C), and other cross‑functional leaders to define international sourcing direction, drive alignment, accelerate international co-production planning, guide supplier/partner selection across various projects in multiple countries/regions. This role leads high‑visibility projects, develops OSC country‑level and supplier‑level strategies, and supports co-production, dual‑sourcing, and industrial participation initiatives that are essential to Raytheon’s production ramp and business growth. Candidates should bring a bias for action, comfort navigating ambiguity, and an interest in global business environments.

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience.
Minimum 10 years experience in Strategy, Supply Chain, Program Management, or Operations/Manufacturing.
Experience developing or contributing to the development and implementation of functional, business, or portfolio strategies, developing business cases, ROI analyses.
Minimum 5 years’ experience working in the Aerospace & Defense industry.
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

Experience in supplier management, manufacturing, engineering, or program leadership, especially in international environments.
Experience working with geographically dispersed cross-functional or Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
Experience developing compelling, concise presentations for executive audiences.
Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and USG export/import requirements.
Project and change management experience, from early inception concepts through execution and closure.
Experience with Statements of Work (SOW) and MRP/ERP systems such as SAP (PRISM).
Exposure to offsets/localization/industrial participation and proposal development
Relevant internal or industry certifications in Program Management, Supply Chain or related (PMP, CPSM, CSCP, etc.).
Experience in management consulting or internal strategy roles.

Responsibilities

Develop, communicate, implement country- and supplier-level sourcing strategies
Ensure alignment and buy-in from leaders and global stakeholders
Support the development of international co-production, second sourcing, industrial participation projects aligned with international OSC, SBU, and functional strategies
Partner with Program/Capture teams, OSC SBU leads, and functions such as Global Trade, Engineering, Global Industrialization, Contracts, etc.
Apply International Co-production Playbook best practices to accelerate decision-making and execution
Ensure supplier onboarding readiness for strategic international suppliers (i.e. NDAs, assessments, due diligence, assessments)
Support planning and participate in supplier assessments for new international suppliers
Lead supplier onboarding tasks for new strategic international suppliers (i.e. NDAs, ESDM, RECON due diligence, RESA 1-3, UCC approvals, etc.)
Maintain international supplier capability database, ensuring data integrity and accuracy
Support Strategy and Submit/Commit gate reviews
Collaborate internally and externally to support the development of capture strategies for international pursuits and offset/industrial participation projects
Create and deliver executive-level presentations and leadership-ready reports
Engage in strategic assessment of proposed business solutions, including partner selection, project evaluation and development, and financial valuations