Senior Manager Supplier Management

Date Posted:

2025-07-28

Country:

United States of America

Location:

RAZ99: RTN Remote, Arizona

Position Role Type:

Remote

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

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. 

Raytheon ASDS (Air & Space Defense Systems) Procurement Team seeks an experienced Operations\ Supply Chain professional to lead Supplier Performance engagements at both external and IOT suppliers.  Reporting to the Supplier Performance Manager, and partnering with Mission Assurance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, and Program Management.  This position requires an operations, program management, and supply chain background along with the ability to lead across functional and organizational boundaries.

The ideal candidate will draw from extensive operations, program management, and supply chain management skills to improve the performance of assigned critical supplier(s) and ensure suppliers meet the business objectives they are contracted to achieve.  The candidate will communicate with all levels of the organizations within Raytheon and at the supplier; must have the business acumen to immediately connect contractual, operational, sourcing, and technical concerns that may impact a supplier’s ability to perform; and is able to proactively identify and resolve problems efficiently and effectively. 

What You Will Do:

• Responsibilities include, but not limited to, leadership of Supply Chain, Mission Assurance, and Engineering professionals as it pertains to supplier performance and strategy.  Build relationships with suppliers and employ measurement tools that will effectively:
  • Improve the overall performance of assigned suppliers
  • Develop recovery plans that are achievable and ensure accurate factory forecasting
    • Develop opportunities to improve affordability and accelerate schedule where needed.
  • Ensure contract dates, MRP dates, and supplier commitment dates are accurate and updated to drive data integrity.
  • Identify purchase order clean up needs and engage buyers to update records as necessary
  • Develop continuous improvement opportunities with supplier

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or other related field
  and minimum 10 years of Operations \ Program Management \ Supply Chain or related experience
• Experience developing suppliers and working with suppliers to improve performance and affordability
• Leadership/Management experience, building relationships, work and lead in a cross functional environment, interface with varying levels of management and work with multi-functions including supply chain, mission assurance, program management, engineering, operations, and supply base
• Analytical skills throughout the supplier performance and oversight process
• Experience converting business and program requirements into executable strategies
• Experience in constraint management and lean manufacturing principles

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with team building, conflict resolution and relationship management to create an effective partnering environment that includes accountability, respect and trust
• Experience leading and presenting executive level reviews and briefings
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Experience with program management roles and functions, including, statement of work generation, risk management, action item management, and requirement change management
• Experience and understanding of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
• Six Sigma process improvement such as Raytheon Technologies CORE and/or historic Raytheon R6s expert
• Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR and DFAR) and ITAR requirements
   

What We Offer:

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
   

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