[Hiring] Consumables Sub-Category Lead @RTX

Role Description

The RTX Consumables Sub-Category Lead, Non Product is responsible for leading the execution of strategic sourcing initiatives at the business unit level for various Consumables sub-categories. The position serves as a key liaison between BU stakeholders and RTX strategic sourcing. The role focuses on internal business assessments, supplier engagement, execution of corporate sourcing strategies, issue resolution, and continuous supplier performance improvement.

• RFP Analysis/Support: Deliver detailed analytical and quantitative support for proposal development and business case evaluations to ensure financial viability and alignment with corporate objectives.
• Contract Review and Management: Address contract-related inquiries and provide oversight to ensure compliance with terms, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with financial goals.
• Cost Savings Consolidation: Aggregate and report power steering cost savings to enhance visibility and inform financial planning.
• SOW Development and Alignment: Support the creation and alignment of scopes of work (SOW) to ensure consistency with RTX strategies and financial directives.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with BU stakeholders to maintain strategic and financial alignment with RTX objectives, ensuring cohesive decision-making.
• Strategic Category Planning: Align BU with oneRTX strategy by driving category plans focused on GMRE integration, Ariba/catalog utilization, MTA transitions, and spend optimization to maximize financial impact.
• SOW Support: Partner with BU sites to define and implement service scopes in site-level SOWs, ensuring alignment with financial objectives and operational efficiency.
• Site/SBU Strategy Matrix: Create and maintain a centralized repository of BU key functional contacts to streamline oneRTX communication and enhance coordination for financial and operational initiatives.
• Contract Management: Compile a comprehensive database of BU consumables contracts to support GMRE analysis, identify cost-saving opportunities, and facilitate efficient MTA spend transitions.
• Forecast Management: Work with SBUs and planning teams to refine forecast data, enabling improved financial planning, budgeting, and decision-making.
• Market Analysis: Develop and maintain a database of commodity market data, including weekly/monthly price trends, to guide contract negotiations, manage budget impacts, and anticipate financial headwinds.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience.
• Proven ability to exercise independent business judgment to drive strategies and results.
• Proven ability to work with Global & Regional teams to achieve results through leadership and influence.

Requirements

• Ability to excel in a dynamic environment, and to lead analysis and resolution of complex problems where success requires the evaluation of both tangible and intangible variables.
• Strong ability to work across different Industries such as Aerospace, Defense & Space.
• Very strong Communication skills are required in this position.

Benefits

• Robust total rewards package with compensation.
• Healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits.
• Career development and recognition programs.
• Parental (including paternal) leave.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Achievement awards.
• Educational assistance.
• Child/adult backup care.