Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing, Packaging

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Connecticut.

📋 Description

• Oversee the implementation of strategic sourcing initiatives at the business unit level for the Packaging category.

• Act as the intermediary between business unit stakeholders and RTX strategic sourcing.

• Propel the oneRTX sourcing strategy for regional packaging supplier negotiations and the execution of master terms agreements via RightSource gates.

• Function as the primary business unit contact for RFPs and packaging sourcing strategies.

• Direct internal business evaluations, including gathering requirements, analyzing the current state, and examining usage trends.

• Contribute to sourcing decisions, supplier selection, and award recommendations.

• Assist in proposal responses, cost justification, and sourcing documentation for aftermarket or customer-facing solutions.

• Collaborate with finance and engineering teams to validate supplier cost models and inputs.

• Organize supply-risk mitigation strategies for critical suppliers and materials.

• Monitor risk indicators such as single-source dependencies, capacity constraints, and geopolitical disruptions.

• Adjust to evolving business conditions and support multiple categories as organizational needs change.

• Manage other specific responsibilities assigned at the business unit level.

⛳️ Requirements

• A University Degree with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field with at least 7 years of experience, or 14 years of relevant experience without a degree.

• Experience in Procurement/Sourcing for Non-Product/Indirect and/or Direct categories.

• Proven experience managing corporate categories/commodities through supplier negotiations and contract execution.

• CPSM, CPM, CPIM, or other industry-specific certifications are preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent business judgment to drive strategies and achieve results.

• Capability to collaborate with global and regional teams to attain results through leadership and influence.

• Proficient in leading the analysis and resolution of complex issues.

• Experience working across industries such as Aerospace, Defense & Space.

• Exceptional communication skills.

• U.S. citizenship is required; only U.S. citizens are permitted to access information under this program/contract.

• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.

🏝️ Benefits

• Healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life balance benefits.

• Parental (including paternal) leave.

• Flexible work schedules.

• Achievement awards.

• Educational assistance.

• Child/adult backup care.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Short-term disability.

• Long-term disability.

• 401(k) matching.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Employee assistance program.

• Employee Scholar Program.

• Paid time off.

• Holidays.

• Opportunities for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available.