Sr. Manager Procurement Commodity & Sourcing

Prattwhitney; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 145,600 - 276,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking a Lead Manager & Sourcing professional in Goleta, California, to manage a procurement team for Electronic Warfare Systems. This position involves overseeing a team of nine, ensuring compliance with procurement processes, and engaging with stakeholders and suppliers.

The ideal candidate will possess a university degree or equivalent experience with at least ten years in the field, alongside a willingness to obtain a government security clearance. The role offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with at least seven years of experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance (DoD Secret).
• U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of nine procurement professionals.
• Support team members in collaborating with stakeholders to clarify purchasing requirements.
• Generate and negotiate agreements and maintain compliance with procurement processes.

Skills

Procurement management

Team leadership

Negotiation

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

Job description

About the Role

Raytheon is seeking a Lead Manager & Sourcing professional for the Electronic Warfare Systems (EWS) acquisition team. You will proactively manage a procurement team to ensure the purchasing needs of the business are met, coordinating activities to achieve program requirements while adhering to the correct procurement practices.

What You Will Do

• Manage a team of nine procurement professionals, establishing effective performance measures and metrics.
• Ensure team members possess the correct knowledge and skills, providing on‑the‑job training and support.
• Support team members in collaborating with stakeholders and subject‑matter experts to clarify, define, and refine the scope of supply, purchasing requirements, and statements of work.
• Generate and negotiate teaming agreements and other related agreements.
• Maintain compliance with procurement processes, securing all required approvals before purchase order release.
• Engage with specialists to resolve conflicts and risks involving terms and supplier conditions that deviate from standard company purchase order terms.
• Support vendor engagement, including negotiations and supplier performance management, with onsite supplier activities and selection as appropriate.
• Work closely with engineering to support and implement quick‑turn purchase orders for rapid‑turn development efforts.
• Available for travel to the supply base when required (approximately 15%).

Qualifications You Must Have

• University degree or equivalent experience with a minimum of ten years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with at least seven years of experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance (DoD Secret).
• U.S. citizenship.

We Prefer

• Significant knowledge in leading and managing procurement processes, projects, and tactics within a matrixed organization.
• Broad experience in procurement and contracting, understanding the impact on other business areas.
• Demonstrated experience working with cross‑functional teams (Finance, Program Management, Engineering, etc.).
• Experience in procurement activities and managing internal customer and supplier relationships.
• High‑impact team management and the ability to influence operational parties to achieve objectives within a compliance framework.
• Experience with multiple subcontract types (FFP, T&M, CPFF, CPIF).
• Background in the defense industry, preferably aerospace.
• Knowledge of import/export regulations (ITAR/EAR).
• Experience guiding executive and program‑level supplier reviews and negotiation.
• Ability to grasp technical concepts and applications.
• Experience managing financial and operational risks and opportunities.
• Recruiting, training, mentoring, and coaching a diverse team.

Benefits & Salary

• Salary range: 145,600 USD – 276,800 USD.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee scholar program.
• Parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Short‑term and long‑term incentive compensation plans (dependent on business unit and collective‑bargaining agreement).

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.