Sr. Sourcing Manager – Embedded Electronics Components

RTX • Charlotte, NC

2d • Remote

About The Position

At RTX, the world 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. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. RTX Corporation is a global leader in aerospace and defense, committed to creating advanced technologies that protect and connect the world. We operate through three key business units: Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. At RTX, we foster an environment where innovation thrives, and we empower our team to make a difference. RTX is seeking a Senior Sourcing Manager to lead and manage the embedded electronics components spend. This role encompasses overseeing over $650M in embedded component spend within the Circuit Card Assemblies and Wire Harnesses sub-commodities. The successful candidate will focus on leveraging embedded spend with direct component procurement to develop a robust multiyear pipeline of savings while ensuring supply assurance to support increasing demand across our operations.

Requirements

• Typically requires a University Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience
• Proven success in developing and implementing electronics commodity strategies.
• Strong knowledge of defense industry regulations, including FAR/DFAR compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated expertise in supplier negotiations, contract management, and agreement documentation.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• In-depth knowledge of the global semiconductor market, including market trends and dynamics.
• Familiarity with supply chain risk management and mitigation strategies.
• Experience working in a highly matrixed organization, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across multiple business units.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute cost reduction initiatives across various sub-categories.
• Manage RFQ processes, perform detailed analyses, and prepare comprehensive business cases.
• Provide executive-level updates and regular communication on project progress.
• Conduct data-driven analyses to support negotiation of agreements and pricing.
• Collaborate with contracts and legal teams to interpret supplier obligations and ensure compliance.
• Act as the primary point of contact for supplier escalations and issue resolution.
• Facilitate regular business reviews and conduct supplier visits to strengthen partnerships.
• Develop and implement a distribution strategy for embedded component management.
• Define and maintain a 3-5 year commodity vision, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Build and maintain a multiyear pipeline to support cost reduction and operational efficiency.
• Develop and execute a robust Supplier Relationship Strategy (SSR) for Embedded Components.

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 Program, 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior