Sr. Manager, Infrastructure Workplace Services

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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.

This role is responsible for integrating all aspects of the digital sourcing functions into Enterprise Services (ES) Strategy and Transformation initiatives through collaborating and partnering with suppliers, ES leaders, and functional service owners. A key component of the role is to develop supplier capabilities, partnerships and category strategies for enterprise collaboration tools and services.

The ideal candidate will draw from past experience with various software, hardware and labor suppliers and can assist with translating this knowledge via contract negotiations and project management skills to lead the coordination, communication and integration of suppliers to support the achievement of technical, financial and performance objectives. This individual will have an understanding of supplier products/services and develop various strategies to drive year on year cost savings to help RTX meet its bottom line.

An understanding of the end-to-end procurement process, from contract negotiations to requisition and PO placement is needed for this role. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and presentation skills, with ability to develop effective presentations and present to leadership and peers.

• Specific responsibilities will include but not limited to:
• Drives contract requirements and negotiations, primarily for software and labor suppliers related to end user environment with a concentration on Microsoft.
• Assess and onboard new suppliers as needed
• Aligns with Digital IT stakeholders on vendor consolidation activities to drive contract savings
• Develops, manages, and partners with stakeholders on an integrated master schedule of engagements, renewals, RFXs, etc.
• Facilitate supplier performance reviews, benchmarks & reporting
• Reviews Statements of Work (SOW) documents and ensures sourcing best practices are followed
• Analyze pricing and negotiating complex technology agreements
• Build strong partnerships across various stakeholders (legal, finance, etc.)
• Develop strong supplier relationships to drive effectiveness and value
• Supports the investigation, negotiation and favorable resolution of disputes with suppliers
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to proactively identify and resolve problems efficiently and effectively
• Develop executive level analysis & presentations
• Work with Stakeholders on benchmarking industry trends and changes, as requested.
• Partner with key stakeholders on strategic vendor meetings and strategies.

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years
• Extensive experience in sourcing roles, including creating sourcing roadmaps, category strategies, licensing/asset management, risk management, and requirement change management.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft products, cloud solutions, and product roadmaps, coupled with strong…