Director, Logistics Strategic Sourcing (REMOTE)

Date Posted:

2024-06-28

Country:

United States of America

Location:

UT10: 10 Farm Springs 10 Farm Springs Road, Farmington, CT, 06032 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

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.   

To realize our full potential, RTX is committed to creating a company where all employees are respected, valued and supported in the pursuit of their goals. We know companies that embrace diversity in all its forms not only deliver stronger business results, but also become a force for good, fueling stronger business performance and greater opportunity for employees, partners, investors and communities to succeed. 

The following position is to join our RTX Corporate, Enterprise Services, Research Center or BBN team:

RTX has an opening for a Director, Logistics Strategic Sourcing (Director, Logistics). Remote Opportunity.

Role Overview:

We're looking for a highly motivated individual with a strong work ethic and the ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced, changing environment. As the director of strategic sourcing, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the development and execution of all logistic strategic sourcing initiatives RTX-‑wide. You will lead a team responsible for identifying, negotiating and managing strategic supplier relationships to optimize cost, enhance efficiency, and ensure the highest quality of services across our diverse portfolio of businesses.

What You Will Do:

• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement comprehensive sourcing strategies aligned with the overarching business objectives of each business unit within RTX.
• Negotiation: Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable terms, including pricing, contractual agreements, and service level commitments, while mitigating risks
• Supplier Development: Cultivate and maintain strategic partnerships with suppliers, ensuring alignment with company goals, and fostering continuous improvement in service delivery.
• Performance Management: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Spend Management: Drive cost savings initiatives through effective supplier negotiations, process improvements, and innovative sourcing strategies.
• Market Analysis: Stay abreast of market trends, industry developments, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for innovation and optimization within the logistics sourcing landscape.
• Team Leadership: Provide mentorship, guidance, and leadership to a team of sourcing professionals across multiple business units, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence.
• Travel up to 5% domestically

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically a minimum of 14+ years of supply chain experience and logistics experience; Advanced Degree and 12+ years related work experience
• Experience in Sourcing, Negotiation, & Contracting
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with Project management, Change management, & Transition management
• Experience in Supplier Relationship management & Supplier development
• Demonstrated ability to communicate at all levels of an organization, as well as the ability to manage cross-functional / cross-business unit teams.
• Demonstration of strategic development and vision
• Ability to partner with Finance to develop strong business cases
• Experience with Regulatory & ITC compliance  
• Travel domestically
• Advanced degree preferred.

Education Requirements:

Typically a bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related discipline.

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.

The salary range for this role is 171,000 USD - 343,000 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 assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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