Commodity Manager - Electronics Sourcing (Passives)
RTX, Raleigh, NC, United States
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This position is to join our RTX Corporate team. This position is for an experienced commodity manager on the Electronics Commodity team, supporting the passives space. Responsibilities will be to develop an overall strategy for the relevant categories, partnering with internal stakeholders to identify sourcing needs/strategy, aligning with key suppliers, and sending quotes/completing contract negotiations to execute strategy.
What You Will Do
Develop a strategic plan for a commodity and supply base
Collaborate with multiple business units to execute Supply Chain strategies
Own and be responsible for relationship with multiple strategic suppliers
Evaluate and select supplier alignment based on price competitiveness, capability, quality, reliability (TCO)
Analyze data and information to determine reasonable prices
Negotiate and execute long‑term agreements with supply base that aligns with commodity strategy and internal stakeholders’ needs
Lead sourcing process from RFQ to contract signature
Work with limited oversight from leadership
Manage several projects at one time with a variety of complexity
Clearly communicate commodity or project status to leadership
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
Influence and support Collins strategic initiatives and change management projects
Travel: 15%
Qualifications You Must Have
Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum XX years experience
Strong knowledge of Supply Chain practices and Commodity Management
Negotiation skills
Strong analytical skill (Excel, Access database, SAP)
Qualifications We Prefer
Experience with Electronic Components
What We Offer
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
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This position is to join our RTX Corporate team. This position is for an experienced commodity manager on the Electronics Commodity team, supporting the passives space. Responsibilities will be to develop an overall strategy for the relevant categories, partnering with internal stakeholders to identify sourcing needs/strategy, aligning with key suppliers, and sending quotes/completing contract negotiations to execute strategy.
What You Will Do
Develop a strategic plan for a commodity and supply base
Collaborate with multiple business units to execute Supply Chain strategies
Own and be responsible for relationship with multiple strategic suppliers
Evaluate and select supplier alignment based on price competitiveness, capability, quality, reliability (TCO)
Analyze data and information to determine reasonable prices
Negotiate and execute long‑term agreements with supply base that aligns with commodity strategy and internal stakeholders’ needs
Lead sourcing process from RFQ to contract signature
Work with limited oversight from leadership
Manage several projects at one time with a variety of complexity
Clearly communicate commodity or project status to leadership
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
Influence and support Collins strategic initiatives and change management projects
Travel: 15%
Qualifications You Must Have
Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum XX years experience
Strong knowledge of Supply Chain practices and Commodity Management
Negotiation skills
Strong analytical skill (Excel, Access database, SAP)
Qualifications We Prefer
Experience with Electronic Components
What We Offer
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
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