Principal Specialist, Commodity Management & Sourcing

Prattwhitney; Texas; Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Specialist in Computer Hardware/Software (CHS) Commodity Management & Sourcing to develop global and regional strategies that optimize sourcing, supplier relationships, and cost efficiencies for CHS.

You will lead negotiations, monitor supplier performance, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with aerospace standards and export controls. This U.S.-based role offers opportunities across a multinational team.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience with 5+ years in strategic sourcing.
• Minimum 3 years in strategic sourcing or commodity management in aerospace or regulated manufacturing.
• U.S. citizenship is required for access to information.

Responsibilities

• Develop global and regional CHS commodity strategies.
• Identify opportunities to enhance sourcing activities and supplier relationships.
• Research emerging CHS technologies and develop supplier strategies.
• Lead negotiations and master-term agreements; set pricing strategies.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract management

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation

Project management

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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.

As a Specialist in Computer Hardware/Software (CHS) Commodity Management & Sourcing, you will play a key role in developing and executing global and regional strategies to optimize sourcing, supplier relationships, and cost efficiencies. Your work will directly contribute to the success of our organization by ensuring the availability of critical hardware and software resources while maintaining compliance with industry standards.

What You Will Do

• 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 as necessary.
• 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.

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 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Technical experience in Computer Hardware/Software.
• Experience in supplier management, including capacity planning, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement.
• Experience in project management.
• Knowledge of government contracting, including compliance with aerospace standards and export controls.

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

What We Offer

• 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.

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.