Associate Director, International Supply Chain Sourcing Strategy

Prattwhitney; Arizona; Hybrid; USD 157,000 - 299,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX is seeking an Associate Director of International Sourcing Strategy to lead a senior OSC team in shaping Raytheon’s global footprint. You will guide cross‑functional groups, influence senior executives, and drive international supplier initiatives from concept through closure.

The role requires strong strategic thinking, executive communication skills, and the ability to operate in multi‑country environments, with ~5–25% travel and eligibility for U.S. government security clearance.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent with 12+ years in related fields.
• Minimum 12 years in Strategy, Supply Chain, PM, Operations/Manufacturing.
• Minimum 5 years in Aerospace & Defense.
• Ability to obtain/maintain U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver recommendations to senior executives on sourcing decisions.
• Lead international sourcing strategies and global footprint growth.
• Mentor OSC professionals and set direction.
• Standardize processes and enhance digital tools.
• Lead cross-functional teams for co-production and second-source initiatives.
• Drive alignment in complex international environments.
• Prepare strategic international suppliers for onboarding and approvals.
• Maintain international supplier capability database.
• Engage with stakeholders to identify opportunities.
• Support gate reviews and travel as needed.

Skills

Strategic planning

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Security clearance eligible

Education

University degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP (PRISM)

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-22 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-REMOTE Position Role Type: Remote U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Associate Director, International Sourcing Strategy within the Global Supplier Strategy & Development organization, is a senior leader who directs a team of OSC professionals responsible for shaping Raytheon’s international sourcing strategy and global industrial footprint. This highly autonomous role leads strategic initiatives, influences major business decisions, directly shapes Raytheon’s global industrial footprint, and plays a critical part in enabling production ramp and international growth. This leader partners closely with OSCQ, Program/SBU, Requirements & Capabilities, Global Trade, and other functional leaders to set international sourcing direction, align organizations on complex multi‑country tradeoffs, and drive supplier and partner selection decisions across regions. Success requires strong strategic thinking, polished executive communication skills, ability to influence executive decision‑makers, and lead cross‑functional initiatives from concept through closure, while navigating ambiguous, multi‑country environments. A core part of the role includes identifying, developing, and managing relationships with key strategic international suppliers, advancing international co‑production and second‑source initiatives in support of production acceleration, and ensuring supplier readiness for major captures, proposals, and industrial participation projects. This position is ideal for an experienced leader with a background in strategy, operations, and supply chain who thrives in a global, fast‑paced environment, with a bias for action.

What You Will Do

• Develop and deliver persuasive recommendations to senior executives to guide international sourcing decisions and global footprint strategy
• Accountable for the development and implementation of international sourcing strategies at both the country and supplier levels, driving production acceleration and long-term global growth
• Lead, mentor, and grow team of OSC professionals, ensuring high performance, strategic alignment, and professional development; set direction and operating rhythms
• Strengthen and standardize processes to improve strategy development and implementation; drive the design and enhancement of digital tools
• Lead cross‑functional teams to drive co‑production, second‑source, and industrial participation initiatives aligned with SBU, OSC, and other functional strategies
• Drive alignment and decision‑making in complex international environments with competing priorities, ensuring clear strategic direction and actionable outcomes
• Identify, assess, and prepare strategic international suppliers for onboarding, including supplier assessments, due diligence, and other required approvals
• Accountable for maintaining international supplier capability database, ensuring data integrity and accuracy
• Engage regularly with Requirements & Capabilities, Global Industrialization, and SBUs to understand emerging international opportunities and industrial participation requirements
• Support applicable Gate Reviews (primarily Strategy, Submit/Commit gates)
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and international suppliers to support the development and execution of capture strategies for international pursuits and industrial participation/offset projects
• Engage in strategic assessment of proposed business solutions, including partner selection, project evaluation and development, and financial valuations
• International and domestic travel approximately 5‑25%

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 10 years’ experience
• Minimum 12 years of experience in Strategy, Supply Chain, Program Management, Operations/Manufacturing
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the Aerospace & Defense industry
• Experience developing and implementing functional, business, or portfolio strategies/strategic planning, including business cases and ROI analyses
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in supplier management, manufacturing, engineering, or program management roles, especially in international settings
• Experience working with and leading geographically dispersed cross-functional teams
• Experience developing and presenting strategic recommendations to senior executives
• Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and USG export/import requirements
• Project and change management leadership experience, with a track record of driving initiatives from early inception through execution and closure
• Experience with Statements of Work (SOW) and MRP/ERP systems such as SAP (PRISM)
• Experience with offsets/localization/industrial participation and proposal development
• Relevant certifications such as PMX Level 6, PMP, CPSM, CSCP.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.

Values

• Trust
• Respect
• Accountability
• Collaboration
• Innovation

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Holidays

Other Benefits

• Parental (including paternal) leave
• Flexible work schedules
• Achievement awards
• Educational assistance
• Child/adult backup care

Salary

The salary range for this role is 157,200 USD - 298,800 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window. RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.