Senior Procurement & Supplier Relations Lead - Remote

Pratt & Whitney; United States; Remote; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX Corporation is seeking an experienced supplier manager for LTAMDS, overseeing subcontract activities and driving performance improvements with a focus on cost, schedule, and technical compliance.

The role requires strong negotiation skills, cross-functional collaboration, and deep knowledge of FAR/DFARS rules, with travel to supplier sites as needed. Remote, US-based position with potential onsite visits.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent with 10+ years experience, or advanced degree with 7+ years.
• Experience negotiating complex contracts (e.g. FFP, CPFF, CPAF, IDIQ, OTA) and managing critical supplier constraints.
• Experience with Federal and State Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFAR) and export controls.
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact and relationship owner for Mercury Systems for LTAMDS, overseeing all subcontract activities.
• Manage a highly challenging supplier environment, driving performance improvements, enforcing accountability, and implementing corrective‑action or recovery plans as needed.
• Ensure compliance with program requirements including cost, schedule, technical performance, quality, and contractual obligations.
• Lead negotiation strategies, subcontract modifications, and long-term agreements to support program objectives.
• Develop and execute supplier management strategies that mitigate risk and ensure supplier readiness and capability.
• Prepare and deliver regular status updates, performance metrics, and escalation reports to program leadership, supply chain leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Quality, Program Management, Finance, and Legal to drive integrated supplier performance.
• Identify gaps or risks within the supplier's execution plan and proactively recommend solutions or mitigation paths.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies, FAR/DFARS requirements, and corporate supply chain procedures.

Skills

Contract negotiation

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Supply chain management

Cross-functional collaboration

EVMS understanding

Leadership by influence

Education

University degree or higher

Tools

SAP

PRISM

Job description

RTX Corporation is seeking an experienced supplier manager for LTAMDS, overseeing subcontract activities and driving performance improvements with a focus on cost, schedule, and technical compliance.

The role requires strong negotiation skills, cross-functional collaboration, and deep knowledge of FAR/DFARS rules, with travel to supplier sites as needed. Remote, US-based position with potential onsite visits.