Senior Manager, Commodity Management

RTX

Senior Commodity Manager leading aerospace supply-chain strategy, supplier negotiations, and cost savings for RTX. Managing distributed-products sourcing, contracts, and strategic supplier partnerships across the business.

Posted 8/15/2026full-timeRemote • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $132,400 - $251,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Supply Chain Management, including strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and cost reduction initiatives. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and develop supplier partnerships while ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supply Chain ManagementContract NegotiationCost Reduction ProjectsStrategic SourcingTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Operations ManagementContracts ManagementAnalytical SkillsProject ManagementAerospace Product Knowledge

Soft Skills

Negotiation SkillsTeam CollaborationCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

SAPMS ExcelMS PowerPointDatabases

Industry Keywords

Supply Chain SystemsLong Term AgreementsMarket ConditionsValue EngineeringKPI Reviews

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the distributed products commodity for assigned business units
Act as escalation point for supplier or internal issues
Manage the assigned Supply Chain team
Lead supplier contract and pricing negotiations through the gated Passport standard work
Drive cost reduction projects using spend data, market conditions, program development, should-cost estimation, and volume aggregation
Identify savings opportunities and lead cross-functional projects
Lead supplier discussions and negotiations on cost savings, performance improvements, and Long Term Agreements
Create and socialize annual Strategic Sourcing Review Board strategy
Analyze existing contracts, identify gaps, and strengthen terms with Contract Managers
Coordinate commodity strategies with overall organizational objectives
Move spot buys onto long-term agreements
Optimize market share for dual-source products
Serve as Strategic Business Unit focal point for KPI reviews
Identify and deliver savings through negotiations, transitions, and value engineering projects
Ensure accurate reporting of savings and price increases
Coordinate sourcing decisions for new programs with Supply Chain Directors, Design Engineers, Program Directors, and Product Introduction Management
Monitor supplier market conditions and technology roadmaps and identify supply/demand challenges
Support strategic commodity plan development and implementation
Develop strategic supplier partnerships and lead supply-base efficiency projects
Travel approximately 20%

Requirements

What you’ll need

University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
7+ years of experience in Operations, Supply Chain, Contracts Management, Business Development, or another business-related field
U.S. citizenship required; only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
Aerospace product knowledge preferred, including processes, manufacturing techniques, and quality requirements
Prior team leadership experience or experience working in a highly matrixed organization preferred
Supply Chain systems experience with SAP preferred
Analytical experience preferred
Proficiency with MS Excel, PowerPoint, and databases preferred
Excellent analytical and negotiation skills preferred
Project management experience preferred
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to travel approximately 20%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Compensation package
Healthcare benefits
Wellness benefits
Retirement benefits
Work/life benefits
Parental leave, including paternal leave
Flexible work schedules
Achievement awards
Educational assistance
Child/adult backup care
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Paid time off
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available