Commodity & Sourcing Manager - Electronics

Raytheon Technologies; Glenrothes; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in defense and aerospace technology is seeking a Senior Manager for Commodity & Sourcing in Glenrothes. The successful candidate will drive procurement strategies, improve supplier performance, and lead a small team in a dynamic environment. This permanent role requires experience in the supply chain, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to manage cross-functional collaborations. A commitment to innovation and operational excellence is essential in this pivotal role.

Qualifications

• Experience in subcontract management and procurement in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Ability to drive cost efficiencies and supplier performance.
• Skills in analytical tasks and supplier performance dispute resolution.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Commodity team by setting objectives and coaching talent.
• Implement strategies for a resilient electronics supply chain.
• Ensure competitive bidding practices for supplier selections.

Skills

Experience in Supply Chain

Ability to lead a small team

Negotiation and stakeholder management

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Supplier relationship management

Compliance with US DoD regulations

Knowledge of import/export legislation

Strong commercial acumen

Process improvement tools

Education

MCIPS/BA/MBA or equivalent

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Client:

Raytheon Technologies

Location:

Glenrothes, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

25.08.2025

Expiry Date:

09.10.2025

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Job Description:

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Job Title: Senior Manager Commodity & Sourcing - Electronics

Function: Supply Chain

Location: Glenrothes (Hybrid with 2-3 days a week on site)

Clearance: Eligible for SC

Duration: Permanent / Full Time

Hours: 37 hours

About Us:

At Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence.

Joining our team means being part of an organisation that shapes the future of national security whilst investing in your growth and personal development. We provide a collaborative environment, abundant opportunities for professional development, and a profound sense of purpose in what we do. Together, we are not just advancing technology; we're building a community committed to safeguarding a safer and more connected world.

Role Summary:

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, innovative and strategic Procurement Manager to lead our Electronics Commodities Sourcing team and drive the negotiation, and supplier management activities across one of our key spend categories.

This role is pivotal in driving cost efficiencies, supplier performance, and risk mitigation while aligning procurement strategies with business objectives and compliance.

Skills and Experience

• Experience in Supply Chain, Subcontract Management, Procurement and Electronics Commodity and/or related field in a complex manufacturing environment
• Ability & Experience to lead a small team with measurable contribution towards the achievement of goals of the Commodity Area.
• Negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills that addresses supplier non-performance and dispute resolution.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to align sourcing strategies with product development and operational needs.
• Able to build strong supplier relationships to foster innovation, reliability, and continuous improvement.
• Experience with executing and managing Agreements that ensure compliance with US DoD (FAR/DFAR) and other Governmental regulations
• Knowledge of import/export legislation requirements (ITAR/EAR/UK Export Control)
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of global supply markets.
• Process improvement tools and initiatives that drive efficiency
• Related MCIPS/BA/MBA or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the Commodity team by setting objectives and goals, coaching and developing talent to enable a high performing team that meet all required business and functional goals and metrics.
• Implement and manage a strategy to ensure a resilient Electronics supply chain, based on market trends, cost drivers, and risk analysis that can withstand, recover from, and adapt to lower tier and geopolitical disruptions and maintain operational continuity.
• Ensure competitive bidding practices are employed to support preferred supplier selections.
• Participate and finalise supplier agreement negotiations and be the main escalation point for your team to resolve significant relationship and contractual issues
• Understand and utilise contractual terms to impact the business favourably
• Collaborate with legal and finance teams to manage contracts and risk exposure
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers that meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
• Undertake and/or support Supplier Scorecard and Quality assessments
• Analyse spend data and identify opportunities for consolidation and cost reduction.
• Track supplier performance using KPIs such as cost, quality, delivery, and responsiveness.
• Leverage RTX and Raytheon UK business agreements to drive organisational value and develop win-win solutions with suppliers.
• Influence multi-disciplinary teams and develop strong, positive partnerships to achieve measurable operational targets
• Drive continuous improvements into the organisation utilising continuous improvement tools
• Initiate and manage cost savings projects to achieve financial plan targets and supplier performance
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.