Global CHS Commodity Strategist - Remote

RTX; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Educational assistance

Employee Scholar Program

401(k) match

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Specialist in Computer Hardware/Software Commodity Management & Sourcing to design and execute global strategies ensuring hardware/software availability, supplier excellence, and regulatory compliance.

You will lead negotiations, manage MTAs, and drive cost savings across regions while mitigating supply risks and aligning with aerospace standards. U.S. citizenship is required for program access.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 3 years’ experience
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, or other relevant Computer Hardware/Software experience in aerospace or a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience with negotiation, agreements, and contract management.
• Experience in supplier performance monitoring and implementing corrective actions.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global and regional commodity strategies for Computer Hardware/Software (CHS).
• Identify internal opportunities to enhance sourcing activities, supplier relationships, and customer strategies.
• Research emerging CHS technologies and develop supplier strategies to meet evolving business needs.
• Select, qualify, and manage strategic suppliers to align with quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Lead contract negotiations, master-term agreements (MTAs), and pricing strategies.
• Monitor supplier performance, including on-time delivery, quality, and cost, and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with suppliers on capacity planning, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build and execute strategies for supplier management, including Grow, Maintain, Reduce, and Exit (GMRE) assignments.
• Ensure sourcing decisions comply with aerospace standards, export controls, and internal policies.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including those 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 management

Supplier performance

Negotiation

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

RTX is seeking a Specialist in Computer Hardware/Software Commodity Management & Sourcing to design and execute global strategies ensuring hardware/software availability, supplier excellence, and regulatory compliance.

You will lead negotiations, manage MTAs, and drive cost savings across regions while mitigating supply risks and aligning with aerospace standards. U.S. citizenship is required for program access.