Strategic Sourcing Manager

Prattwhitney; Farmington (CT); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Tuition reimbursement program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

RTX Corporate Enterprise Services (ES) is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to support the HR category. You will develop and execute sourcing strategies, drive cost savings, and ensure compliant procurement across HR services globally, including recruitment, learning and development, benefits, and mobility.

The role requires end-to-end procurement expertise, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to partner with internal stakeholders and external suppliers across multiple time zones.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in HR and professional services categories and contract negotiations.
• Ability to work with and communicate with all levels of management across regions.
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies and lead negotiations for HR contracts to ensure favorable terms aligned with RTX objectives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to HR and business stakeholders, aligning sourcing activity with priorities.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including requirements gathering, market analysis, RFx creation and management, supplier evaluations, and award recommendations.
• Manage partnerships supporting recruitment agencies and headhunters for global talent acquisition needs.
• Evaluate and select suppliers for learning and development programs and benefits administration.
• Oversee supplier relationships related to relocation and mobility services.
• Create and execute category strategies balancing cost, compliance, and employee experience.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, GDPR, and privacy regulations throughout contracting and engagement.

Skills

Sourcing strategy

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

HR services knowledge

Education

University degree in related field

Advanced degree (optional)

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-12 Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-FARMINGTON-0004 ~ 4 Farm Springs Rd ~ 4 FARM SPRINGS Position Role Type: Hybrid U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required

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. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The following position is to join our RTX Corporate Enterprise Services (ES) Team:

This role will join the RTX Corporate Enterprise Services (ES) Partnership’s team as a Sourcing Specialist supporting the Human Resources (HR) category.

The Specialist will develop and execute sourcing strategies that drive cost savings, improve supplier performance, and ensure compliance across HR‑related services in multiple regions.

Key areas include recruitment, learning and development, benefits, mobility, compliance, and other professional HR services.

Success in this role requires broad understanding of the end‑to‑end procurement process—from strategic sourcing and negotiation through contract drafting, requisitioning, and purchase order placement.

The ideal candidate will bring experience in HR and professional services categories and be able to translate that knowledge into effective contract negotiations and supplier management.

You will be responsible for drafting global HR contracts, optimizing supplier partnerships, and collaborating closely with both internal stakeholders and external partners.

This is a Hybrid role, the preferred candidate will be in Farmington, CT but we are also considering candidates that are located near other RTX site locations.

What You Will Do

• Develop sourcing strategies and lead negotiations for HR contracts to ensure favorable terms aligned with RTX technical, financial, and performance objectives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to HR and business stakeholders, aligning sourcing activity with strategic priorities.
• Lead end‑to‑end sourcing activities, including requirements gathering, market analysis, RFx creation and management, supplier evaluations, and award recommendations.
• Manage partnerships supporting recruitment agencies and headhunters to support global talent acquisition needs.
• Evaluate and select suppliers for learning and development programs, including training providers, leadership development solutions, and e‑learning platforms.
• Oversee supplier relationships related to benefits administration, employee wellness programs, and other HR services.
• Manage relocation and mobility services contracts, including relationships with relocation firms and providers of immigration and expatriate services.
• Create and execute category strategies balancing cost efficiency, compliance, and employee experience.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, GDPR, and applicable privacy regulations throughout the contracting and supplier engagement process.
• Partner with HR consulting firms and global stakeholders (e.g., Singapore) to support international sourcing requirements.
• Coordinate and lead calls across multiple time zones to support regional HR operations.
• Conduct contract reviews, redlines, and drafting of contract amendments for MTAs, MSAs, Order Forms, NDAs, and related documents through to execution.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment on contracting, budgeting, and compliance requirements.

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications We Prefer

Bachelors Degree 3-5 yrs of services contracts experience.

Knowledge of software contracts is a plus.

Ability to effectively work with and communicate with all levels of management and individual contributors on the program team.

Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 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 reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto in‑surance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and 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

This position may be eligible for relocation. And more!

Location/Type

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. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in‑person at one of our office locations, regardless of the role is designated as on‑site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement. 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.

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.

Privacy Policy and Terms

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.