Senior Manager, Titanium & Nickel Mill Commodity Manager (Remote)

Socket.dev; Connecticut; Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

Competitive benefits

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Titanium and Nickel Mill Commodity Manager to develop and execute global sourcing strategies for titanium and nickel mill products, ensuring supply continuity, cost optimization, and risk mitigation across a complex supplier base.

The leader will partner with engineering, operations, quality and program teams, report to the Associate Director Commodity Management for Hard Alloys, travel up to 25%, and work within a highly matrixed organization. U.S. citizenship is required.

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

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and refine global commodity strategies for titanium and nickel mill products.
• Lead strategic supplier relationships including contract development and LTAs.
• Monitor global markets, capacity, geopolitics, and industry trends affecting pricing and availability.
• Drive cost-reduction initiatives including value engineering and competitive bidding.
• Collaborate with engineering and materials teams to support design decisions and new product introductions.
• Support capacity planning, demand forecasting, and long-range procurement strategies.
• Lead risk mitigation activities including dual sourcing and inventory strategies.
• Manage internal stakeholders with clear communication and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with policies, export controls, and ethical sourcing standards.
• Support budgeting, cost modeling and leadership presentations.
• Travel required up to 25%.

Skills

Titanium & Nickel knowledge

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Education

University Degree

Advanced Degree

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-21

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CT-REMOTE

Position Role Type: Remote

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. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

We are seeking a dynamic individual and an effective leader, who will report directly to the Associate Director Commodity Management for Hard Alloys metals commodities, to work within a highly matrixed group in leading the overall Titanium and Nickel Mill Commodity strategy within the RTX Supply Chain Management organization.

The Titanium & Nickel Mill Commodity Manager is responsible for developing and executing global sourcing strategies for titanium and nickel mill products used across the business. This role ensures continuity of supply, optimizes cost, and mitigates risk across a complex and highly specialized supply base. The leader will partner closely with engineering, operations, quality, and program teams to align commodity strategies with long-term business objectives.

The Commodity manager should demonstrate an advanced understanding of the RTX aerospace business, in particular critical metallics for Engine applications. They should be a subject matter expert in their commodities, with strong knowledge of the supply base, current and future trends impacting the commodity. This leader represents and works directly with upper management. The highly motivated team player filling this position will have the opportunity to network across RTX businesses, executive leadership and the external supply base at large.

What You Will Do

• Develop, implement, and continuously refine global commodity strategies for titanium and nickel mill products, ensuring alignment with cost, quality, delivery, and compliance objectives.
• Lead strategic supplier relationships, including contract development, negotiation, long-term agreements (LTAs), and performance management.
• Monitor global markets, mill capacity, geopolitical risk, and industry trends that influence raw material pricing and availability.
• Drive cost-reduction initiatives, including value engineering, competitive bidding, should-cost analysis, and supply chain optimization.
• Collaborate with engineering and materials teams to support design decisions, optimize specifications, and support new product introductions.
• Support capacity planning, demand forecasting, and long-range procurement strategies to ensure supply continuity and resilience.
• Lead risk mitigation activities including dual sourcing, inventory strategies, and supplier development.
• Manage internal stakeholders through clear communication, reporting, and alignment on commodity plans, cost initiatives, and key decisions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, export controls, and ethical sourcing standards.
• Support budgeting, cost modeling, financial analysis, and presentation of category strategies to leadership.
• Travel required 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.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM), Business with emphasis on Supply Chain Management, or other related field.
• Experience with Aerospace Titanium and Nickel grade metallics, preferably Engine and rotor hardware requirements.
• Knowledge of titanium and nickel mill products, global mills, forging/conversion processes, and downstream manufacturing.
• Strong negotiation skills, contract expertise, and supplier relationship management experience.
• Ability to interpret complex technical and commercial data, including market indices and cost drivers.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage strategic initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and presentation skills.

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.

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. 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 attendselect 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.