Sr. Manager, Supplier Performance
About The Position
The Senior Commodity Performance Lead (CPL) collaborates with an integrated commodity performance management team to manage highly complex precision-machined optics and composite products across General Dynamics Mission Systems within Raytheon’s Operations and Supply Chain pillar. This high-visibility role regularly interacts with executive-level leaders at both the supplier and Raytheon. Working with Mission Assurance, Engineering, Material Program Management, Procurement, Operations, and Program Management, the role uses operations, program management, and supply chain expertise to oversee supplier performance and help suppliers meet business objectives. The successful candidate communicates across organizational levels, assesses contractual, operational, sourcing, and technical concerns, and proactively identifies and resolves problems. The position is remote, with approximately 25–40% business travel. U.S. citizenship is required.
Requirements
- University degree or equivalent experience and at least 10 years of Operations, Program Management, Supply Chain, or related experience; alternatively, an advanced degree and at least 7 years of related experience.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance.
- U.S. citizenship; only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance and authorized to access information under this program or contract.
Nice To Haves
- PM, MPM, or SCM certification at any level.
- Operations, program management, supply chain, and technical background, with ability to lead across functional and organizational boundaries.
- Experience developing suppliers and working with suppliers to improve performance and affordability.
- Ability to build relationships, collaborate, and lead in a cross-functional environment.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to apply critical thinking in supplier performance management and oversight.
- Experience with constraint management and lean manufacturing principles.
- Communication, team-building, conflict-resolution, and relationship-management skills to create an effective partnering environment based on credibility, respect, and trust.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and present executive-level reviews and briefings.
- Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
- Operations or program management experience, including program development lifecycle, Statement of Work generation, risk management, action item management, and requirement change management.
- Experience and understanding of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
- Process improvement certification such as CORE, Six Sigma, or other.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Awareness of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR and DFARS) and ITAR requirements.
- Secret security clearance.
- Master’s degree in business or another related field.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Strategic Business Units, programs, and functions—including Supply Chain, Mission Assurance, and Engineering—on supplier performance and strategy to support flawless execution and affordability.
- Improve the overall performance of assigned suppliers.
- Manage multiple program priorities and reconcile needs and priorities at the supplier.
- Help align the supply base with Raytheon’s technology roadmaps.
- Meet or exceed program objectives for supplier financial, technical, quality, and schedule performance.
- Drive actions and influence cross-functional professionals to execute goals.
- Build relationships with supplier counterparts and executives to align supplier performance with organizational priorities.
- Develop and implement supplier strategies addressing execution and future business needs.
- Assess and use supplier metrics to reduce risk and inform internal stakeholders.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 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
- Holidays
- Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
