Principal Specialist, Global Strategic Sourcing (Remote)

Date Posted:

2026-07-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-NC-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

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

The following position is to join our RTX Corporate team:

This position is for a commodity role on the Electronics Commodity team. This role will support both the Interconnected & Harness sub-categories. Responsibilities will be to develop an overall strategy for the relevant categories, partnering with internal stakeholders to identify sourcing needs/strategy, aligning with key suppliers, and sending quotes/completing contract negotiations to execute strategy. 

What You Will Do:

• Develop a strategic plan for a commodity and supply base.

• Collaborate with multiple business units to execute Supply Chain strategies.

• Own and be responsible responsible for collaborating with multiple strategic suppliers.

• Evaluate and select supplier alignments based on price competitiveness, capability, quality, reliability (TCO).

• Analyze data and information to determine reasonable prices.

• Negotiate and execute long term agreements with supply base that aligns with commodity strategy and internal stakeholders needs.

• Lead sourcing process from RFQ to contract signature.

• Work with limited oversight from leadership.

• Manage several projects at one time with a variety of complexity.

• Clearly communicate commodity or project status to leadership.

• 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.

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

• Travel Required: 15%.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience.

• Proven working knowledge of Supply Chain practices and Commodity Management.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with Connectors or Harness Assembly.

• Strong Analytical skill (Excel, Access database, SAP).

• Results in negotiation, work transfer, or project execution.

What We Offer:

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

Learn More & Apply Now

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hy