Strategic Cost Leader, Global Supply Chain

RTX; Windsor Locks (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) with match

Tuition program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Wellness program

Job summary

RTX is seeking a senior professional to lead Power & Controls Supply Chain cost management, driving year‑over‑year productivity and cost reductions across key commodities. You will build robust cost models, analyze supplier economics, and partner with Engineering, Operations, and Finance to create multi‑year roadmaps.

The role requires strong cross‑functional leadership, expertise in forecasting, and supplier negotiations, with travel up to 10%. This is an onsite U.S.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and a minimum of 10 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree with 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.

Skills

Cost reduction

Financial forecasting

Cross-functional initiatives

Supplier-facing engagements

Leadership communication

Excel

SAP

Education

University Degree

Advanced Degree (MBA)

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

RTX is seeking a senior professional to lead Power & Controls Supply Chain cost management, driving year‑over‑year productivity and cost reductions across key commodities. You will build robust cost models, analyze supplier economics, and partner with Engineering, Operations, and Finance to create multi‑year roadmaps.

The role requires strong cross‑functional leadership, expertise in forecasting, and supplier negotiations, with travel up to 10%. This is an onsite U.S.