Aerospace Hardware & Fasteners Commodity Strategist Remote

RTX; Hartford (CT); Remote; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Parental leave

Education assistance

Job summary

RTX seeks an Aerospace Hardware & Fastener Commodity Principal Specialist for a remote US-based role. You will shape global/ch region strategies, lead should-cost efforts, and drive cost reductions across programs with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.

You will select and manage strategic suppliers, negotiate LTAs, and monitor performance while ensuring AS9100 and regulatory compliance. The role emphasizes risk mitigation, capacity planning, and continuous improvement across

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 3 years of strategic sourcing or commodity management experience in aerospace or a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience with negotiation and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global/regional commodity strategies for aerospace hardware and fasteners (bolts, nuts, screws, inserts, pins, specialty hardware, etc.).
• Lead should-cost modeling, VA/VE initiatives, and cost reduction roadmaps across active programs.
• Drive standardization, part rationalization, and preferred hardware lists to reduce complexity and total cost of ownership.
• Select, qualify, and manage strategic suppliers in alignment with quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Lead contract negotiations, long-term agreements (LTAs), and pricing strategies.
• Monitor supplier performance (OTD, quality, cost) and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with suppliers on capacity planning, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with Engineering to influence design-for-cost, design-for-manufacturability, and hardware selection decisions.
• Support Manufacturing and Operations with supply continuity, demand forecasting, and escalation management.
• Work with Quality to ensure compliance with AS9100, FAA/EASA, and customer-specific requirements.
• Align sourcing strategies with Program Management to support schedule, cost, and performance targets.
• Ensure sourcing decisions comply with aerospace standards, export controls, and internal policies.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks related to single-source suppliers, long lead times, and capacity constraints.
• Support audits and regulatory reviews as required.
• Track and report cost savings, cost avoidance, and productivity improvements.
• Maintain accurate spend analytics and commodity dashboards.
• Drive process improvements across sourcing and supplier management activities.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical ability

Strong communication

Education

University degree with 5+ years

Advanced degree (MBA/MS) with 3+ years

Tools

SAP

ERP/MRP systems

APICS CPSM (certification)

Job description

RTX seeks an Aerospace Hardware & Fastener Commodity Principal Specialist for a remote US-based role. You will shape global/ch region strategies, lead should-cost efforts, and drive cost reductions across programs with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.

You will select and manage strategic suppliers, negotiate LTAs, and monitor performance while ensuring AS9100 and regulatory compliance. The role emphasizes risk mitigation, capacity planning, and continuous improvement across