Strategic Supplier Lead

RTX•El Segundo, CA

3d•$145,600 - $276,800•Onsite

About The Position

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time position of Strategic Supplier Lead to join our Test Solutions Center (TSC) onsite in El Segundo, CA. Test Solutions is a multi-disciplined organization responsible for designing and developing production test system solutions for all Raytheon products. This position is 100% onsite in El Segundo, CA.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of ten (10) years prior relevant experience
Proven ability to work autonomously while managing multiple priorities and stakeholders.
Strong experience engaging, qualifying, and developing strategic suppliers, including resolving issues and managing performance metrics.
Demonstrated cross-functional coordination across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and external partners, with strong communication and organizational skills.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

Background in designing PMO governance, operating cadences, enterprise KPIs, and structured decision-making forums
Experience monitoring industry trends and translating insights into supplier strategy decisions for leadership.
DoD purchasing experience preferred.
Data-driven decision-making experience.
Risk and compliance awareness experience.
Experience with SAP
Experience working across multi-disciplined groups of engineers.

Responsibilities

Lead strategic supplier partnerships by coordinating key engagement activities such as QBRs, CORE events, and action‑item reviews to drive continuous improvement.
Maintain structured supplier performance management through standardized scorecards, capability alignment, and robust tracking of KPIs, risks, and issues.
Develop long‑term supplier growth strategies, including multi‑year roadmaps for emerging and high‑value suppliers.
Strengthen supplier frameworks with scalable intake, qualification processes, and optimized governance cycles to enhance collaboration and performance.
Monitor industry trends and partner with outsourcing teams to identify new suppliers, technologies, and strategic opportunities; domestic travel up to 20%.