[Hiring] Senior Manager, Procurement @RTX

Role Description

Manage one of the ASDS Mechanical Procurement teams and establish effective measures of performance and metrics.

• Ensure members of the team have the correct knowledge and skills to perform assigned purchasing tasks (FAR/DFAR) and provide on-the-job training and support to address skill and knowledge gaps.
• Support team members to work with stakeholders and subject matter experts to clarify, define, and refine the scope of supply, purchasing requirements, and statement of work for procurement activities.
• Manage compliance with procurement process and ensure all required approvals are in place prior to purchase order release.
• Engage with relevant specialists to address identified conflicts and/or risks with terms and supplier conditions that vary from standard company purchase order terms.
• Support supplier engagement activities including negotiations and supplier performance management, including on-site supplier activities and selection where appropriate.
• This position will require availability to travel to our supply base when required (approx 10%).

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of ten (10) years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of seven (7) years experience.
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required.

Requirements

• Requires significant knowledge in leading and managing the execution of processes, projects, and tactics within the procurement work area for development programs.
• Requires broad knowledge and skills in procurement and contracting (FAR/DFAR) with an understanding of the impact of work on other areas of the organization.
• Demonstrated experience in working with cross-functional teams (Finance, Program Management, Engineering, Operations, Material Program Managers etc).
• Demonstrated experience in procurement activities and the management of internal customer and supplier relationships.
• Demonstrated experience in the management of a geographically dispersed team and the ability to influence parties at an operational level to achieve objectives within a compliance framework.
• Prior experience with multiple subcontract types including but not limited to Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time and Material (T&M), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Cost Plus Incentive Fee (CPIF).
• Prior experience working in the defense industry, preferably within aerospace.
• Demonstrated experience guiding executive and program level supplier reviews and negotiation experience.
• Ability to grasp / understand technical concepts / applications.
• Experience managing financial and operational Risks and Opportunities.
• Experience in recruiting, training, mentoring, and coaching a team.
• Executive level presentations and communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain a US Government Security Clearance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability.
• 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules.
• Employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position.