Principal Specialist, Material Program Manager

Raytheon; Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Raytheon is seeking a Material Program Manager to bridge the supply chain and program teams for Naval Systems and Sustainment. You will ensure material availability, supplier performance, and on-time delivery for a DoD program, concentrating on cost, quality, and schedule targets.

The role requires collaboration across functions, managing supplier relationships, and navigating data tools such as SAP, Kinaxis, and Power BI. U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain DoD clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in supply chain or program management.
• Experience working with suppliers.
• U.S. citizenship required and ability to obtain DoD clearance.
• Experience in Subcontracts, Procurement, or Strategic Sourcing.
• Defense industry supply chain experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate supplier management and execution to meet program needs.
• Collaborate with procurement to verify contract, drawings, data packages and schedules.
• Assist with RFPs/RFQs and supplier negotiations.
• Track MRP data and maintain schedule integrity across programs.
• Communicate status to Raytheon leadership, customers, and suppliers; travel as needed.

Skills

Supply chain

Program management

Supplier management

Procurement

RFPs/RFQs

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Kinaxis RapidResponse

Job description

Location: US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB4 ~ 836 North St ~ INNOVATION BLDG

Date Posted: 2026-10-13

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB4 ~ 836 North St ~ INNOVATION BLDG

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 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 work within the Naval Systems and Sustainment Sub-Business Unit in the Naval Power (NP) Strategic Business Unit. In this role, you will bridge the Supply Chain and Program teams and manage materials provided by suppliers on the Naval Radars Supply Chain Team. The MPM is responsible for executing the strategies and objectives of the product line to meet cost, quality, and scheduled targets for the program and business unit, ensuring that products are delivered on time to the end customer.

Our supplier network spans small to large businesses, IOT (Interorganizational) partners, and major subcontractors that manufacture high-level assemblies, a range of commodities, and materials varying in complexity. You will collaborate and communicate with Program Management, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, various departments within the Factory organization, Contracts, Customers, and other support functions to ensure rapidly shifting production requirements, material challenges, and competing priorities are successfully executed.

What You Will Do:

• Work closely with program and partnering functions to ensure successful supplier management and execution in support of program needs and requirements
• Partner with procurement to ensure suppliers are meeting program requirements (contractual requirements, drawing and technical data packages, and schedule requirements).
• Assist procurement with supplier Request for Proposals / Quotes (RFP’s / RFQ’s)
• Provide status by preparing and presenting slides and files during team tag-ups, daily/weekly program meetings, and monthly program & customer reviews
• Maintain and assess the integrity of the MRP environment and the programs’ schedule within that environment while balancing supply and demand to allow for an executable schedule
• Overall ownership of the supplier and finance management process (i.e., Risk/Opportunity, Line of Balance, Metrics, Material sales forecasts)
• Proactively address and complete urgent supply chain tasking (Purchase Requisitions integrity, Single/Sole Source Justifications, Supplier Statement of Work (SSOW), Purchase Order follow up
• Communicate program status, issues, and resolution plans across all major stakeholders, including Raytheon senior management, customers, and suppliers Travel domestically to suppliers as needed

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 5 years experience in a supply chain role and/or program/project management
• Minimum 2 years experience working with suppliers
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience in Subcontracts, Procurement, or Strategic Sourcing
• Supply chain experience in the defense industry
• Experience in Supply Chain Planning tools (i.e. SAP, Power Bi, Kinaxis RapidResponse)

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.

The salary range for this role is 95,500 USD - 181,700 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.