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RTX · 13 hours ago

Manager, Commodity Management: Metallic Steel (Remote)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$108K/yr - $204K/yr

5+ years exp

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. They are seeking a dynamic leader to serve as the Commodity Manager for metallic steel, driving strategic initiatives for raw material commodities across RTX's global operations.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and implement long-term strategies for metallic steel commodities, including supplier consolidation, supplier transitions, long-term agreements, and engineering alignment

Drive cost reduction initiatives through spend analysis, market assessments, and volume aggregation

Draft and manage RFQs, analyze RFQ results, build business cases, and develop new suppliers to optimize the supply base

Act as the subject matter expert for metallic raw materials, staying informed on current and future market trends, supply base dynamics, and industry innovations

Build and validate embedded data sets to support decision-making

Analyze spend data, market trends, and supplier operations to identify cost drivers and opportunities for optimization

Lead supplier selection processes, negotiate contracts, and manage relationships with strategic suppliers to ensure quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness

Develop and execute negotiation strategies for proposals and Long-Term Agreements (LTAs)

Partner with business leaders, internal stakeholders, and external suppliers to advocate for and implement recommended sourcing strategies

Ensure all sourcing activities comply with regulatory (FAR/DFAR) and corporate requirements

Analyze supplier operations to identify cost drivers and optimize value

Monitor and ensure supplier performance meets RTX’s standards for delivery, quality, and cost

Must be willing and able to travel up to 25% of the time

Qualification

Commodity ManagementSupply Chain ManagementNegotiation SkillsData AnalyticsSupplier Relationship ManagementProject ManagementCompliance OversightRelationship ManagementCross-Functional Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree and 8 years of prior relevant experience OR Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years' experience

Supply chain experience in the Aerospace and/or Defense Industry and an understanding of aerospace drawings, specifications, and manufacturing processes

Preferred

Proven experience negotiating with suppliers with positive outcomes for the company

Strong knowledge of mill and distribution channels for raw material commodities

Proven experience in project management, cost savings initiatives, relationship management, and contract negotiations

Experience leading cross-functional and/or matrixed teams and influencing stakeholders at all levels

A track record of delivering measurable results in supply chain operations

Benefits

Healthcare

Wellness

Retirement

Work/life benefits

Parental (including paternal) leave

Flexible work schedules

Achievement awards

Educational assistance

Child/adult backup care

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Employee Scholar Program

Paid time off

Holidays

Company

RTX

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RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.

Founded in 1922

Arlington, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees