Material Program Manager (MPM)

Raytheon; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & vision coverage

401(k) match

Job summary

Raytheon in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Material Program Manager to lead materials management for the SM-3 IIA program. The role requires onsite presence, interfacing with Program Managers, IPTs and the Supply Chain organization to drive cost, schedule and quality.

Strong background in procurement, risk management and supplier negotiations is expected. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in supply chain or related roles, with an advanced degree preferred.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent; minimum 5 years in supply chain or related area
• Advanced degree with minimum 3 years experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement strategy and operations, including RFPs and risk/opportunity management
• Own material forecasts and budget management
• Drive PO creation and supplier negotiations to meet cost/schedule goals
• Monitor supplier performance and address program/functional issues
• Implement KPIs with the supply base to ensure timely delivery
• Lead cross-functional IPT interactions and liaison with Program Management Office

Skills

Supply chain experience

Project management

Negotiation

Education

University degree or equivalent

Advanced degree

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-07-30

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: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

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.

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 our Tucson, Arizona location. For more information about the location, visit https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-tucson,-az-location.

The MPM is accountable for ensuring overall program execution of materials management including cost/schedule/quality, and management of supplier performance. This MPM role will report directly to the Program MPM Leads, with accountability to the Program Management Office. You must be a self-starter, capable of achieving organizational and program goals, and must be able to successfully interface with varying levels of internal management.

You will be responsible for executing supply chain strategies and plans.

The MPM serves as the leader for all program’s supply chain activities and is the liaison between the Program Manager(s), Integrated Product Team (IPT) and other functional leads, and the Supply Chain organization. This position requires an individual who will be able to exert impact and influence to the overall goals of the program and the program IPT team.

The ideal candidate will have either operations, supply chain, financial, contracting, or negotiating experience and have had project management responsibilities including, but not limited to Risk and Opportunity management, briefing in customer forums, and the ability to work in cross-functional teams.

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 proactively act to 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 5 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 3 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.

This position is NOT eligible for relocation.

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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 a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

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.