RTX

Principal Specialist – Commodity Management and Sourcing

RTX

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Connecticut • United States

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Salary

💰 $86,800 - $165,200 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Develop and execute global/regional commodity strategies for aerospace hardware and fasteners (bolts, nuts, screws, inserts, pins, specialty hardware, etc.).
  • Lead should-cost modeling, VA/VE initiatives, and cost reduction roadmaps across active programs.
  • Drive standardization, part rationalization, and preferred hardware lists to reduce complexity and total cost of ownership.
  • Select, qualify, and manage strategic suppliers in alignment with quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
  • Lead contract negotiations, long-term agreements (LTAs), and pricing strategies.
  • Monitor supplier performance (OTD, quality, cost) and implement corrective actions as needed.
  • Collaborate with suppliers on capacity planning, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Partner with Engineering to influence design-for-cost, design-for-manufacturability, and hardware selection decisions.
  • Support Manufacturing and Operations with supply continuity, demand forecasting, and escalation management.
  • Work with Quality to ensure compliance with AS9100, FAA/EASA, and customer-specific requirements.
  • Align sourcing strategies with Program Management to support schedule, cost, and performance targets.
  • Ensure sourcing decisions comply with aerospace standards, export controls, and internal policies.
  • Identify and mitigate supply chain risks related to single-source suppliers, long lead times, and capacity constraints.
  • Support audits and regulatory reviews as required.
  • Track and report cost savings, cost avoidance, and productivity improvements.
  • Maintain accurate spend analytics and commodity dashboards.
  • Drive process improvements across sourcing and supplier management activities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of strategic sourcing or commodity management experience in aerospace or a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
  • Strong experience managing hardware and fastener commodities.
  • Demonstrated success managing embedded or design-in spend.
  • Proven negotiation and contract management skills.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional leadership abilities.
Benefits
  • Parental (including paternal) leave
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Achievement awards
  • Educational assistance
  • Child/adult backup care
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
strategic sourcingcommodity managementshould-cost modelingcost reductionsupplier performance monitoringcontract negotiationspricing strategiessupply chain risk mitigationspend analyticsprocess improvements
Soft Skills
analytical skillscommunication skillscross-functional leadershipcollaborationnegotiation skills
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain ManagementBachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Business