Commodity Manager, Plastics (remote)

Date Posted:

2026-07-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TN-REMOTE

Position Role Type:

Remote

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

This individual will be responsible for developing and improving commodity management and sourcing processes to enhance price, quality, timing, and reliability outcomes for our plastics commodity

What You Will Do:

• Develops a strategic plan for a commodity and supply base

• Collaborates with multiple business units to execute Supply Chain strategies

• Owns and responsible for relationship with multiple strategic suppliers

• Evaluates and selects supplier alignment based on price competitiveness, capability, quality, reliability (TCO)

• Negotiates and executes long term agreements with supply base that aligns with commodity strategy and internal stakeholders needs

• Leads sourcing process from RFQ to contract signature

• Works with limited oversight from leadership

• Manages several projects at one time with a variety of complexity

• Clearly communicate commodity or project status to leadership

• Ability to identify and pursue VA/VE opportunities through collaboration with internal stakeholders

• Lead change management or work transfer projects for cost savings or better alignment with supply base.

• Analyzes data and information to determine reasonable prices.

• Able and willing to coach peers as needed

• Influence and support Collins strategic initiatives and change management projects.

• Must be willing and able to travel 20% of the time (domestic and international)

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience  

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract 

• 3+ years of prior supply chain experience

• 2+ years of technical experience with plastics

• 2+ years of manufacturing/operations experience with plastics

Qualifications We Prefer:

• 2+ years experience negotiating with suppliers

• Technical degree or a technical background

• Experience with global sourcing with international suppliers

• Aerospace experience

• Experience with lean manufacturing

What We Offer:

 Medical, dental, and vision insurance  
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees  
•Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option  
•Tuition reimbursement program 
•Student Loan Repayment Program  
•Life insurance and disability coverage  
•Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection 
•Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits 
•Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning  
•Adoption Assistance           
•Autism Benefit  
•Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions  
•Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program 
•Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits  
•Bright Horizons, child and elder care services 
•Teladoc Medical