RTX · 1 day ago
Commodity Manager (Remote)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$108K/yr - $204K/yr
5+ years expRTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. The Commodity Manager will manage core commodity management activities for distributed products, interfacing with internal and external customers to lead strategic activities and cost reduction projects.
AerospaceManufacturingSecuritySensorTelecommunications
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Drive cost reduction projects through the analysis of spend data, market conditions, program development, should cost estimation, volume aggregation etc
Identify savings opportunities and lead projects with support from cross-functional team
Lead discussions and negotiations with suppliers as it relates to cost savings opportunities, performance improvements and Long Term Agreements (LTA’s)
Create annual Strategic Sourcing Review Board (SSRB) strategy for your commodity and socialize with peers and senior management
Work closely with Contract Managers in order to analyze and identify gaps in existing contracts and work to strengthen terms
Ensuring coordination and alignment with the overall objectives and activities of strategies for the same commodities
Responsible for sweeping spot buys onto long term agreements
Optimize market share for dual source products
Act as Strategic Business Unit focal for various KPI reviews
Be responsible for the management of the distributed products commodity for assigned business units
Act as point of escalation in the event of any Supplier or Internal issues
Lead key supplier contract and pricing negotiations. Bring contracts and sourcing projects through the gated Passport standard work
Identify saving opportunities (negotiations, transitions, value engineering projects, etc.) and deliver savings to the business
Ensure accurate reporting of all savings/price increases for their area of responsibility
Work with key stakeholders including Supply Chain Directors, Design Engineers, Program Directors and Product Introduction Management to coordinate sourcing decisions on new programs
Monitor current supplier market conditions, technology roadmaps, and identify supply/demand challenges. Support the development and implementation of strategic commodity plans
Identify opportunities for developing partnerships with Strategic suppliers and lead projects to improve efficiencies within supply base through the combined efforts of RTX and Strategic suppliers
Ability to travel requirement: 20%
Qualification
Required
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
Significant experience in Operations/Supply Chain/Contracts Management/Business Development or other Business related field
Preferred
Aerospace product knowledge (processes, manufacturing techniques, quality requirements)
Prior team leadership experience or working in a highly matrixed organization
Supply Chain systems experience with SAP, and analytical experience is highly preferred
Proficiency and experience with MS Excel, PowerPoint and databases is also preferred
Excellent analytical and negotiation skills
Project management preferred
Ability to work in a team environment
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
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.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.2MKey Investors
LIFT Ecosystem Accelerator
2024-02-22Grant· $0.2M
2019-06-09Acquired
2010-01-14Grant· $3M
Leadership Team
Daniel Conroy
Chief Technology Officer - Digital
Kevin DaSilva
Corporate Vice President & Treasurer
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