[Hiring] Manager, Sourcing & Procurement Operations @RTX

Role Description

The Manager, Sourcing & Procurement Operations will lead a team responsible for executing RFX (RFP, RFI, RFQ) activities to support sourcing and commodity management across the organization. This is a hands-on leadership role, where you will guide a team while also contributing directly to operational delivery. You will ensure consistent processes, high-quality execution, and alignment with sourcing and operational priorities.

• Lead and coach a team responsible for end‑to‑end RFX execution, ensuring clarity, timeliness, and compliance in all activities.
• Oversee project intake, scoping, documentation preparation, supplier communication, evaluation coordination, and award support.
• Contribute directly to RFX project execution as needed, serving as a working leader.
• Apply established RFX standards, templates, and workflows; recommend incremental process improvements where appropriate.
• Provide measurable input into operational plans and help implement updates to RFX processes or tools.
• Ensure professional and consistent supplier engagement during RFX events, aligned with sourcing policies.
• Manage, and report operational KPIs such as cycle time, service levels, and quality indicators.
• Partner with sourcing teams and Commodity Leaders to support cost‑reduction opportunities and competitive bidding events.
• Produce regular reports on team performance, activity volumes, and operational outcomes.
• Manage team performance, development, workload priorities, and hiring decisions for direct reports.
• Support cross‑functional coordination across sourcing, engineering, and finance.
• Travel as required for supplier interactions or team engagement.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree and minimum of 8 years of experience or an Advanced degree and minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Experience in supply chain or procurement.
• Experience executing RFX processes or competitive bidding activities.
• People leadership experience, including managing teams of professionals.

Requirements

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic operational environment.
• Experience with standardized RFX tools or centralized sourcing functions.
• Familiarity with DFAR-compliant or regulated proposal environments.
• Experience interpreting data and providing actionable operational recommendations.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) or CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional).

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.