Commodity Manager
RTX
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Connecticut • United States
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Salary
💰 $107,500 - $204,500 per year
About the role
- Be responsible for the management of the distributed products commodity for assigned business units.
- Act as point of escalation in the event of any Supplier or Internal issues.
- Lead key supplier contract and pricing negotiations.
- Bring contracts and sourcing projects through the gated Passport standard work.
- Identify saving opportunities (negotiations, transitions, value engineering projects, etc.) and deliver savings to the business.
- Ensure accurate reporting of all savings/price increases for their area of responsibility
- Work with key stakeholders including Supply Chain Directors, Design Engineers, Program Directors and Product Introduction Management to coordinate sourcing decisions on new programs.
- Monitor current supplier market conditions, technology roadmaps, and identify supply/demand challenges.
- Support the development and implementation of strategic commodity plans.
- Identify opportunities for developing partnerships with Strategic suppliers and lead projects to improve efficiencies within supply base through the combined efforts of RTX and Strategic suppliers
Requirements
- Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience
- Significant experience in Operations/Supply Chain/Contracts Management/Business Development or other Business related field.
- Aerospace product knowledge (processes, manufacturing techniques, quality requirements)
- Prior team leadership experience or working in a highly matrixed organization
- Supply Chain systems experience with SAP, and analytical experience is highly preferred
- Proficiency and experience with MS Excel, PowerPoint and databases is also preferred.
- Excellent analytical and negotiation skills
- Project management preferred
- Ability to work in a team environment
Benefits
- Parental (including paternal) leave
- Flexible work schedules
- Achievement awards
- Educational assistance
- Child/adult backup care
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- Paid time off
- Holidays
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
contract managementpricing negotiationssourcing projectssavings identificationsupply chain managementoperations managementbusiness developmentproject managementaerospace product knowledgeanalytical skills
Soft Skills
leadershipnegotiationteamworkstakeholder coordinationproblem-solvingcommunicationstrategic thinkingefficiency improvementrelationship buildingmatrix organization experience