Account Manager (onsite)

RTX RTX · Aerospace · midland, GA +1 · Supply Chain

Account Manager role at RTX, a defense company, focused on managing material and supply chain processes, evaluating suppliers, and ensuring alignment with program objectives. Requires experience in account management or global supply chain, contract negotiation, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Experience with ERP/MRP systems is preferred.

What you'd actually do

  1. Acts as the primary liaison for the material and supply organization, partnering with program, operations, engineering, and planning teams to guide and align supply chain processes
  2. Reviews and manages a high volume and variety of materials, supplies, and services in support of program requirements
  3. Evaluates bids and recommends suppliers and components aligned to program objectives, ensuring award execution through order completion; coordinates cross-site supply chain activities with operations, engineering & quality
  4. Partners with operations teams to prioritize material shortages, supplier constraints, and high-risk issues impacting production
  5. Provides regular reporting to Operations leadership on supply chain performance, material readiness, supplier risks, and mitigation plans

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in and 8 or more years in an account management, global supply chain or similar environment OR a Master's degree and 5 or more years of experience in an account management, global supply chain or similar environment
  • Demonstrated experience negotiating contracts and closing agreements
  • Proficient experience in Microsoft Office suite

Nice to have

  • Degree in Engineering Finance, Accounting or Information Technology
  • Experience with ERP and/or MRP experience (especially SAP)

What the JD emphasized

  • U.S. citizenship is required