Principal Specialist, Commodity Management and Sourcing; Hybrid

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US-CT-FARMINGTON-0004 ~ 4 Farm Springs Rd ~ 4 FARM SPRINGS:
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Corp - IA-Collins 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52227 USA:
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North Carolina Corp HQ 2730 West Tyvola Road , Charlotte, NC, 28217 USA:
US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1A ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1

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** Date Posted:
**** Country:
** United States of America
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* 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 certain necessary systems.
** Security Clearance:
** None/Not Required

RTX Corporation 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 Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 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, VA.The following position is to join our RTX Corporate team:

This position is for an experienced commodity manager in the Electronic Component team.  Responsibilities will be to develop an overall strategy for the Crystals/RF & Relay/Switch commodity, partnering with internal stakeholders to identify sourcing needs/strategy, aligning with key suppliers, and complete contract negotiations to execute strategy.  This individual will ideally sit at Collins Aerospace location in Windsor Locks, CT, Cedar Rapids, IA or Charlotte, NC but can sit at any Collins Aerospace domestic location.
** What You Will Do
*** Develops a strategic plan for a commodity and supply base
* Collaborates with multiple business units to executes Supply Chain strategies
* Owns and responsible for relationship with multiple strategic suppliers
* Evaluates and selects supplier alignment based on price competitiveness, capability, quality, reliability (TCO)
* Negotiates and executes long term agreements with supply base that aligns with commodity strategy and internal stakeholders needs
* Leads sourcing process from RFQ to contract signature
* Works with limited oversight from leadership
* Manages several projects at one time with a variety of complexity
* Clearly communicate commodity or project status to leadership
* Ability to identify and pursue VA/VE opportunities through collaboration with internal stakeholders
* Lead change management or work transfer projects for cost savings or better alignment with supply base.
* Analyzes data and information to determine reasonable prices.
* Able and willing to coach peers as needed
* Influence and support Collins strategic initiatives and change management projects.

* Travel Required:

15%
** Qualification You Must Have
*** Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience
* Experience with Electronic Components
* Strong knowledge of Supply Chain practices and Commodity Management
* Strong Negotiations skills
* Strong Analytical skill (Excel, Access database, SAP)
* Technical or manufacturing aptitude
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* What We Offer:

** Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.
*** 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 whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
*** The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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…