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RTX

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10,000+ employees

Founded 2020

🏭 Manufacturing

💼 Consulting

📦 Logistics

Manufacturing • Consulting • Logistics

RTX is a globally recognized aerospace and defense company dedicated to transformative technologies and era-defining innovation. It operates through various businesses, including Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon, with a focus on sustainable, connected flight and smarter defense systems. RTX is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion across the company and aims to solve the world’s most complex problems with cutting-edge technology and talent. Additionally, RTX is involved in significant projects like upgrading the F135 Engine Core and developing missile-defense systems. The company emphasizes corporate responsibility and sustainable practices.

📋 Description

• Lead procurement processes, standards, and operational plans, including RFP development, negotiation strategy, and cost analysis. • Develop and execute sourcing strategies while managing supplier relationships and resolving complex procurement issues. • Partner with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Quality, and Program teams to resolve supply chain challenges and support business objectives. • Proactively identify and mitigate supplier risks to ensure continuity of supply and prevent production disruptions. • Prepare and manage purchase orders, negotiate pricing and commercial terms, and ensure procurement activities align with company policies. • Analyze supplier quotations, financial data, and market trends to support strategic sourcing and cost reduction initiatives. • Prepare Requests for Proposal (RFPs), bid packages, and supplier evaluations for new business opportunities. • Monitor supplier and contract performance, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, quality standards, and delivery commitments. • Coordinate with suppliers to expedite deliveries, resolve shortages, support delivery assurance activities, and drive continuous improvement. • Support audits, maintain procurement documentation, and prepare executive-level reports and presentations on supplier performance and critical recovery initiatives.

🎯 Requirements

• 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. • Demonstrated professional or educational experience communicating in English and Spanish (verbal and written). • U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. • Knowledge of Lean Principles and continuous improvement methodologies (preferred). • Knowledge of contractual terms and conditions, including FAR and DFAR regulations (preferred). • APICS or ISM certification (CPIM, CPM, CSCP, or CPSM) preferred. • Demonstrated experience managing strategic supplier relationships and procurement lifecycle activities (preferred). • Experience supporting aerospace, defense, or government contracting environments (preferred).

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance • Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees • Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds • Participation in the Employee Scholar Program (ESP) • Life insurance and disability coverage • Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 8 free counseling sessions • And more!