Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing Packaging (Remote)

RTX; Hartford (CT); Remote; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Achievement awards

Educational assistance

Backup care (child/adult)

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Senior Manager Strategic Sourcing Packaging to lead regional packaging supplier negotiations and master terms execution. You will drive sourcing strategy, manage BU relationships, and coordinate cost models with finance and engineering to optimize supplier performance across programs.

The role requires extensive procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to work with global and regional teams in a remote setting. Travel up to 25% may be involved.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in Procurement/Sourcing in Non-Product/Indirect (preferred) and/or Direct.
• Experience managing corporate categories/commodities through supplier negotiations and contract execution.

Responsibilities

• Drive oneRTX sourcing strategy for regional packaging supplier negotiation and execution of master terms agreements through RightSource gates.
• Serve as the category BU point of contact for RFPs and sourcing strategies for packaging category.
• Lead internal business assessments to support corporate sourcing events.
• Provide input into sourcing decisions, supplier selection, and award recommendations from a BU operational perspective.
• Support proposal responses, cost justification, and sourcing documentation for programs involving aftermarket or customer facing solutions.
• Partner with finance and engineering to validate cost models and inputs from suppliers.
• Coordinate supply risk mitigation plans for critical suppliers and materials in assigned categories.
• Track risk indicators such as single source dependencies, capacity constraints, or geopolitical disruptions.

Skills

Procurement/Sourcing

RFPs

Supplier negotiations

Contract execution

Education

University Degree

Advanced Degree

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-23Country: United States of AmericaLocation: US-CT-REMOTEPosition Role Type: RemoteU.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 RequiredSecurity 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. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Senior Manager Strategic Sourcing Packaging is responsible for leading the execution of strategic sourcing initiatives at the business unit level for the Packaging category. The position serves as a key liaison between BU stakeholders and RTX strategic sourcing. The role focuses on internal business assessments, supplier engagement, execution of corporate sourcing strategies, issue resolution, and continuous supplier performance improvement.

What You Will Do

• Drive oneRTX sourcing strategy for regional packaging supplier negotiation and execution of master terms agreements through RightSource gates.
• Serve as the category BU point of contact for RFPs and sourcing strategies for packaging category.
• Lead internal business assessments (requirements gathering, current state analysis, usage trends) to support corporate sourcing events.
• Provide input into sourcing decisions, supplier selection, and award recommendations from a BU operational perspective.
• Support proposal responses, cost justification, and sourcing documentation for programs involving aftermarket or customer facing solutions.
• Partner with finance and engineering to validate cost models and inputs from suppliers.
• Coordinate supply risk mitigation plans for critical suppliers and materials in assigned categories.
• Track risk indicators such as single source dependencies, capacity constraints, or geopolitical disruptions.
• Demonstrate the ability to adapt, as needed, based on rapidly changing business conditions and evolving priorities, to provide support for multiple categories based on organizational needs.
• Lead other business unit specific responsibilities as assigned.
• Travel up to 25%.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in Procurement/Sourcing in Non-Product/Indirect (preferred) and/or Direct.
• Experience managing corporate categories/commodities through supplier negotiations and contract execution.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Certifications such as Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), or industry-specific credentials (e.g., CPIM for supply chain) are preferred.
• Proven ability to exercise independent business judgment to drive strategies and results.
• Proven ability to work with a Global & Regional teams to achieve results through leadership & influence.
• Ability to excel in a dynamic environment, and to lead analysis and resolution of complex problems where success requires the evaluation of both tangible and intangible variables.
• Strong ability to work across different Industries such as Aerospace, Defense & Space.
• Very strong Communication skills are required in this position.

What We Offer

Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

This position is classified as:Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.

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