RTX

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Job Description: • Develop and implement long-term strategies for metallic steel commodities, including supplier consolidation, supplier transitions, long-term agreements, and engineering alignment • Drive cost reduction initiatives through spend analysis, market assessments, and volume aggregation • Draft and manage RFQs, analyze RFQ results, build business cases, and develop new suppliers to optimize the supply base • Act as the subject matter expert for metallic raw materials, staying informed on current and future market trends, supply base dynamics, and industry innovations • Build and validate embedded data sets to support decision-making • Analyze spend data, market trends, and supplier operations to identify cost drivers and opportunities for optimization • Lead supplier selection processes, negotiate contracts, and manage relationships with strategic suppliers to ensure quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness • Develop and execute negotiation strategies for proposals and Long-Term Agreements (LTAs) • Partner with business leaders, internal stakeholders, and external suppliers to advocate for and implement recommended sourcing strategies • Ensure all sourcing activities comply with regulatory (FAR/DFAR) and corporate requirements • Monitor and ensure supplier performance meets RTX’s standards for delivery, quality, and cost • Must be willing and able to travel up to 25% of the time Requirements: • Typically requires a University degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience • Supply chain experience in the Aerospace and/or Defense Industry and an understanding of aerospace drawings, specifications, and manufacturing processes • Proven experience negotiating with suppliers with positive outcomes for the company • Strong knowledge of mill and distribution channels for raw material commodities • Proven experience in project management, cost savings initiatives, relationship management, and contract negotiations • Experience leading cross-functional and/or matrixed teams and influencing stakeholders at all levels • A track record of delivering measurable results in supply chain operations Benefits: • parental (including paternal) leave • flexible work schedules • achievement awards • educational assistance • child/adult backup care