Manager, Supply Chain Management (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vacation 3 weeks

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Parental Leave

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance

Job summary

RTX is seeking a senior procurement professional to manage and optimize the supply base for the A350 ElecTRAS line at the Chula Vista site. You will lead cost-saving initiatives, oversee supplier negotiations, and drive contract management across BOMs while ensuring compliance and timely delivery.

With expertise in SAP/ERP and a strong procurement background, you will collaborate across functions to mitigate obsolescence risks and sustain supply chain resilience for aerospace components.

Qualifications

• Experience negotiating with suppliers and managing contracts.
• Familiar with procurement processes, requisitions, and purchase orders.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize the supply base for the A350 ElecTRAS product line.
• Lead cost-saving projects and drive process improvements.
• Oversee supplier negotiations and contract management for BOMs.
• Support procurement activities for engineered items and ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

Supplier negotiation

Contract management

Procurement processes

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

SAP or ERP systems

Job description

About RTX

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. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing and optimizing the supply base for the A350 Electronic Thrust Reverser Actuation System (ElecTRAS), a product line with multiple commodities that frequently faces obsolescence risks. You will lead cost‑saving initiatives, manage contracts, and support procurement activities to ensure operational excellence and supply chain resilience. This position is working onsite at Chula Vista site; Relocation assistance will be provided.

What You Will Learn

• Develop and execute strategies to mitigate supply chain risks and optimize supplier performance for the A350 ElecTRAS product line.
• Lead cost-saving projects for the A350 ElecTRAS and identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Manage supplier negotiations and oversee contract management for the ElecTRAS Bill of Materials (BOM).
• Support procurement activities for the Engineered Items commodity, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address obsolescence risks and implement solutions.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure timely delivery of materials to meet production schedules.
• Utilize SAP and other enterprise tools to manage procurement and supply chain operations effectively.
• Provide regular updates to leadership on supply chain performance and cost-saving initiatives.

Qualifications (You Must Have)

• A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience,
• An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
• Experience in supplier negotiation and contract management.
• Experience in procurement processes, including purchase requisitions and purchase order management.
• Experience with SAP or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.

Qualifications (We Prefer)

• Experience in cross-functional communication and collaboration.
• Experience in project management and leading cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with engineered items and electronic components used in aerospace applications.
• Experience working on cost-saving initiatives within a supply chain environment.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

The salary range for this role is 118,300 USD - 224,900 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. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in an U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

Location: US-CA-CHULA VISTA-B107 ~ 850 Lagoon Dr ~ BLDG 107, Mail Zone 1-C

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of 'U.S. Person' go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

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.