Sr. Manager Supply Chain Cost Management (hybrid)

Prattwhitney; Rainbow (CT); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a senior cost management professional to lead cost strategies across key commodities and drive multi‑year cost‑reduction roadmaps. You will partner with Sourcing, Engineering, Operations and Finance to deliver measurable savings and robust cost models.

The role requires advanced forecasting and strong communication skills to influence leadership. Travel up to 10% and mentorship of junior analysts are expected.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and a minimum of 10 years prior relevant experience, or an Advance Degree in a related field and a minimum of 7 years’ experience.
• 1+ years experience delivering measurable cost‑reduction results.
• 1+ years experience with financial forecasting.
• 1+ years experience leading cross‑functional initiatives and supplier‑facing engagements.
• Ability to communicate complex cost drivers and insights clearly to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost‑management strategies and initiatives across key commodities to deliver year‑over‑year productivity and total cost optimization.
• Build robust cost models, conduct should‑cost analysis, and evaluate supplier economics to identify value‑improvement opportunities.
• Partner closely with Strategic Sourcing, Engineering, Operations, and Finance to develop multi‑year cost‑reduction roadmaps.
• Drive supplier negotiations, competitive sourcing events, and open‑book cost‑transparency programs.
• Monitor global market trends, inflationary forces, and supply‑chain risks; develop actionable mitigation plans.
• Support design‑to‑cost efforts and early supplier involvement for new product introductions.
• Deliver executive‑level reporting, analytics, and business cases that inform strategic decisions.
• Mentor and develop cost analysts and sourcing team members, fostering a data‑driven culture and continuous improvement.
• Must be willing and able to travel 10% of the time.

Skills

Cost management

Should-cost analysis

Supplier economics

Cross-functional teamwork

Financial forecasting

Negotiation

Data analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

Travel 10%

Education

University degree

MBA

Tools

SAP

Job description

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. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. 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. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

This individual will ensure that Power & Controls Supply Chain meets it's organization cost and financial targets.

What You Will Do

• Lead cost‑management strategies and initiatives across key commodities to deliver year‑over‑year productivity and total cost optimization.
• Build robust cost models, conduct should‑cost analysis, and evaluate supplier economics to identify value‑improvement opportunities.
• Partner closely with Strategic Sourcing, Engineering, Operations, and Finance to develop multi‑year cost‑reduction roadmaps.
• Drive supplier negotiations, competitive sourcing events, and open‑book cost‑transparency programs.
• Monitor global market trends, inflationary forces, and supply‑chain risks; develop actionable mitigation plans.
• Support design‑to‑cost efforts and early supplier involvement for new product introductions.
• Deliver executive‑level reporting, analytics, and business cases that inform strategic decisions.
• Mentor and develop cost analysts and sourcing team members, fostering a data‑driven culture and continuous improvement.
• Must be willing and able to travel 10% of the time.

What You Will Learn

• How to connect product design, supply‑chain strategy, and supplier engagement for maximum business impact.
• Leadership skills in influencing cross‑functional teams and managing suppliers at executive levels.
• Enhanced analytical, financial modeling, and strategic negotiation capabilities.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and a minimum of 10 years prior relevant experience, or an Advance Degree in a related field and a minimum of 7 years’ experience.
• 1+ years experience delivering measurable cost‑reduction results.
• 1+ years experience with financial forecasting.
• 1+ years experience leading cross‑functional initiatives and supplier‑facing engagements.
• Ability to communicate complex cost drivers and insights clearly to leadership.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Background in manufacturing, engineering collaboration, or global sourcing.
• Knowledge of supply‑chain risk management and market‑intelligence practices.
• Data management skills and experience with Excel (V-lookups, Pivot tables, etc) and Power Point.
• A general understanding of Aerospace drawings, specifications, and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of export/ITC regulations and policies is preferred as well over a basic knowledge of RTX work transfer standard work (COL 0008).
• Technical degree and MBA degree.
• 8+ years’ experience in a program management or cost reduction or supply chain role or Mechanical manufacturing in the Aerospace Industry.
• Experience with SAP.

What We Offer:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance,critical illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, andreimbursement family planning.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.
• And more!

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.

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.

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery.

This position is classified as: Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader. 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. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process.

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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.