Sr Manager, Soft Goods Commodity Strategy
About The Position
This individual will be involved in setting strategy and managing supplier relationships within the Interiors soft goods commodity. They will identify sourcing needs and improve sourcing strategy and will lead supplier contract negotiations. 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. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
Requirements
- Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
- 2+ years experience with Collins/RTX supply chain practices AND/OR 2+ years experience with soft goods and soft furnishings in the aerospace industry.
- 2+ years experience negotiating contracts or agreements
Nice To Haves
- Project or program management skills are preferred.
- Advanced knowledge of related disciplines within work area and ability to identify links and potential impact on projects, programs or systems.
Responsibilities
- Conduct internal assessments, external market assessments, and support development and improvement of functional strategy with a view to short- and medium-term (1-3 years) impact to business
- Own and be responsible for implementation of functional strategies supporting category management. Lead annual Strategic Sourcing Review (SSR) process and deployment across Interiors organization.
- Establish operational plans for Interiors Soft Goods commodity
- Negotiate and maintain multiple supplier contracts annually
- Be primary responsible party within the business for supplier relationship management
- Identify and mitigate risks to operations
- Develop and implement new products, processes, standards or operational plans that will improve results
- Identify and support development of suppliers, capacity and capabilities globally
- Communicate with executives in the business.
- Must be willing and able to travel 30% of the time (domestic and international)
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
- Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
- Adoption Assistance
- Autism Benefit
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
- Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
- Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
- Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
- Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
