Global Strategic Sourcing, Commodity Manager (remote)

RTX RTX · Aerospace · tallahassee, FL +1 · Supply Chain

This role is for a Commodity Manager in the Aerospace and Defense industry, focusing on strategic sourcing and cost management for bearing commodities. It involves developing sourcing strategies, negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The role requires experience in supply chain management within the aerospace and defense sector.

What you'd actually do

  1. Develop and implement long-term strategies for bearing commodities, including supplier consolidation, supplier transitions, long-term agreements, and engineering alignment.
  2. Act as the subject matter expert for bearing, staying informed on current and future market trends, supply base dynamics, and industry innovations.
  3. Build and validate embedded data sets to support decision-making.
  4. Lead supplier selection processes, negotiate contracts, and manage relationships with strategic suppliers to ensure quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
  5. Ensure all sourcing activities comply with regulatory (FAR/DFAR) and corporate requirements.

Skills

Required

  • University degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience
  • Supply chain experience in the Aerospace and/or Defense Industry
  • understanding of aerospace drawings, specifications, and manufacturing processes

Nice to have

  • Proven experience negotiating with suppliers with positive outcomes for the company.
  • Strong knowledge of mill and distribution channels for raw material commodities.
  • Proven experience in project management, cost savings initiatives, relationship management, and contract negotiations.
  • Experience leading cross-functional and/or matrixed teams and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
  • A track record of delivering measurable results in supply chain operations.

What the JD emphasized

  • U.S. citizenship is required
  • FAR/DFAR