Sr Manager, Procurement- People Leader

Prattwhitney; Texas; Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Holidays

Job summary

RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, seeks a Senior Manager to lead a Hardware/Electrical Procurement team within Land & Air Defense Systems (LADS). You will manage supplier relations, drive strategic sourcing, and oversee the full PO lifecycle for U.S.

DoD, FMS, and DCS programs. Responsibilities include negotiating terms, performing cost analyses, and aligning cross-functional teams to program goals while ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and corporate policies.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent experience with 10+ years in procurement or an advanced degree with 7+ years
• Experience in procurement, supply chain management, and leadership roles
• U.S. Person or eligible to obtain export authorizations required
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and experience with government contracts

Responsibilities

• Lead RFQ and RFP preparation and issuance
• Oversee high-volume, medium-complexity purchase orders per FAR/DFARS
• Support/lead negotiation strategies and formal negotiations (price, delivery, terms)
• Ensure price and cost analyses support proposals
• Nurture relationships with top-tier subcontractors
• Collaborate with programs and other functions to meet objectives
• Manage metrics to analyze data for supplier delivery and requisition accuracy
• Guide negotiations, supplier escalations, and major contractual decisions
• Address supplier performance gaps and ensure accountability for service and quality

Skills

Procurement leadership

Supply chain management

Program management

Regulatory compliance

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

SAP/PRISM

Job description

Role Summary

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.

Senior Manager – Senior Manager in a highly collaborative role under Land & Air Defense Systems (LADS). Lead a Hardware / Electrical Procurement team in the sourcing and acquisition of materials and services, manage supplier performance and the entire purchase order life cycle (requirements including supplier development, requirement solicitations, Purchase Order award, post‑award management, and closeout activities) for DoD, FMS, and DCS customers within the procurement team. Manage several supplier relationships necessary to support various programs for the factory material needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in the preparation and issuance of RFQ's/RFP’z
• Lead a team of Acquisition Professionals placing purchase orders of high volume and medium complexity in accordance with all regulatory (FAR/DFAR) and corporate compliance requirements for various complex subcontract (Cost Type, Incentive Type, Firm Fixed, etc.).
• Support/Lead negotiation strategies and Support/Lead formal negotiations (Price, Delivery, scope, Terms & Conditions).
• Ensure team performs price and cost analysis techniques in support of proposals.
• Nurture professional business relationships with first tier subcontractors.
• Work closely with the Program and other functional groups (Operations, Quality, Engineering, Program Management, etc.) to achieve objectives.
• Manage metrics to analyze data to make informed decisions and ensure team maintains purchase requisition and purchase order accuracy and timely supplier delivery information.
• Provide guidance during negotiations, supplier escalations, and major contractual decisions.
• Drive resolution of supplier performance gaps and ensure accountability to service, quality, and delivery requirements.

Qualifications – Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience.
• Relevant experience in procurement, supply chain management, management, finance, or a similar leadership role.
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required.
• https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Qualifications – We Prefer

• SAP/PRISM based environment experience
• Experience with technical requirements of procured hardware and service – including Statement of Work (SOW) review
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS)
• Experience in written contractual authorization/vehicles (Cost Plus, Firm Fixed Price, etc.) undefined

What We Offer

• 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
• Holidays
• 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.

Salary

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.

Employment Details

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity Statements

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.