Supplier Development Program Lead - Remote

RTX•US-AL-REMOTE, AL

6d•$107,500 - $204,500•Remote

About The Position

This role serves as the primary Supplier Development representative supporting an assigned Strategic Business Unit (SBU), acting as the key interface between Procurement (Supply Chain) and the Global Supplier Development (GSD) organization. In this role, you will partner closely with Procurement (Supply Chain) to align supplier development priorities with business objectives while collaborating with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supplier Development teams to improve supplier performance, support capacity readiness, mitigate supply chain risks, and ensure successful execution of production and New Product Introduction (NPI) programs. The SDPL coordinates cross-functional supplier development activities, aligns business priorities with supplier capabilities, and helps ensure suppliers are positioned to meet quality, delivery, capacity, and operational objectives. Success in this role requires strong collaboration, business acumen, analytical thinking, and the ability to influence stakeholders across a highly matrixed organization.

Requirements

Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
Experience in Supplier Development, Procurement, Supply Chain, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, or a related function within a complex manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated experience coordinating cross-functional initiatives in a highly matrixed organization.
Experience in supplier performance management, capacity planning, operational readiness, and supply chain risk management.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting production programs and New Product Introduction (NPI).
Working knowledge of APQP, AS9100, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret KPIs and translate data into actionable business insights.
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to build collaborative relationships and influence outcomes without direct authority.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary Supplier Development representative supporting an assigned Strategic Business Unit (SBU).
Partner closely with Procurement (Supply Chain) to understand business priorities and translate them into supplier development strategies and execution plans.
Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality to align supplier development activities with business needs.
Participate in SBU operating reviews and cross-functional meetings, providing updates on supplier performance, risks, and improvement initiatives.
Support prioritization of supplier development resources based on business needs and operational impact.
Manage and monitor SBU supplier development KPIs, including leading and lagging indicators, to evaluate supplier performance, readiness, and operational risk.
Identify emerging supplier risks and coordinate mitigation plans with Procurement (Supply Chain) and cross-functional stakeholders.
Serve as the primary escalation point for supplier development issues impacting the SBU, coordinating with crisis teams or cross-functional response teams as needed.
Monitor supplier recovery and improvement plans, ensuring actions are effectively executed and sustained.
Provide regular reporting and insights to support business reviews and operational decision-making.
Lead supplier development activities for assigned business programs by coordinating priorities, tracking execution milestones, managing risks, and ensuring timely delivery of development objectives.
Partner with Procurement (Supply Chain), Operations, and Supplier Development teams to align supplier capacity with production demand and New Product Introduction (NPI) requirements.
Support demand forecast reviews to ensure supplier readiness and timely execution of development activities.
Coordinate execution of Supplier Development Plans (SDPs) for critical suppliers supporting the assigned SBU.
Track progress of supplier development initiatives and communicate status, risks, and recovery actions to stakeholders.
Coordinate supplier development activities across Procurement (Supply Chain), Supplier Development, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Operations to support integrated business priorities.
Collaborate with Global Supplier Development Commodity Leads and Procurement teams to drive consistent supplier development strategies across multiple commodities.
Foster collaboration across a matrix organization to ensure alignment on supplier priorities, resource allocation, and risk mitigation.
Share best practices and lessons learned across Supplier Development teams to support continuous improvement.

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
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs