Material Program Manager (MPM)

RTX (Raytheon); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Material Program Manager to support the SM-3 IIA program in the Naval Power business unit. The role is onsite at the Tucson, AZ site, requiring a U.S. government security clearance and a focus on procurement strategy and supplier management.

You will own material forecasts, budgets, and EACs, drive POs, and lead supplier negotiations to meet cost and schedule objectives. Travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience
• Minimum 3 years experience in a supply chain role or related role such as Production Control, Operations, Finance or Supplier Engineering

Responsibilities

• Manage execution of processes, standards, and operational plans in support of Procurement strategy, including RFPs, Risk and Opportunities, EAC, IMS management, negotiation strategy, cost accountability, program execution.
• Own Material Forecasts and identification of risks and opportunities.
• Manage material budgets and support EACs.
• Drive Purchase Requisition generation and Purchase Order placement/management.
• Support supplier negotiations and drive PO placement as required to meet program cost and schedule objectives
• Participate in supplier engagements and review to ensure supplier performance.
• Monitor performance metrics and address program and functional issues.
• Generate Supplier Requests for Information/Proposals/Quotes (RFIs/RFPs/RFQs)
• Implement key performance indicators internally and with our supply base to ensure timely delivery to customers and adherence to the plan.
• Travel domestically/internationally, as required (expected to be)

Skills

Procurement management

Supplier engagement

Contract negotiations

Project management

Supply chain

Education

University Degree or equivalent experience

Advanced Degree in related field

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-21

Country: United States of America

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-807 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 807

Position Role Type: Onsite

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 is seeking a Material Program Manager (MPM) to support the SM-3 IIA program within the Naval Power business unit. This role will require the individual to work onsite at Raytheon's Tucson, AZ location. For more information about the location, visit https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-tucson,-az-location.

What You Will Do

• Manage execution of processes, standards, and operational plans in support of Procurement strategy, including RFPs, Risk and Opportunities, EAC, IMS management, negotiation strategy, cost accountability, program execution.
• Own Material Forecasts and identification of risks and opportunities.
• Manage material budgets and support EACs.
• Drive Purchase Requisition generation and Purchase Order placement/management.
• Support supplier negotiations and drive PO placement as required to meet program cost and schedule objectives
• Participate in supplier engagements and review to ensure supplier performance.
• Monitor performance metrics and address program and functional issues.
• Generate Supplier Requests for Information/Proposals/Quotes (RFIs/RFPs/RFQs)
• Implement key performance indicators internally and with our supply base to ensure timely delivery to customers and adherence to the plan.
• Travel domestically/internationally, as required (expected to be

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience
• Minimum 3 years experience in a supply chain role or related role such as Production Control, Operations, Finance or Supplier Engineering

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience working with suppliers.
• Experience supporting developmental engineering programs.
• Project management experience.
• Experience with contract negotiations.
• Active U.S. government issued security clearance.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Clearance Information: This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process,