RTX Corporation is seeking a Principal Specialist, Supply Chain Management to join the Resilient Navigation Solutions portfolio within Collins Mission Systems. This individual contributor role is the primary point of contact to management and internal customers for programs like JPALS or AGR, responsible for developing and executing supply chain strategy and managing all proposal efforts.
What You'll Do
- Manage all proposal efforts from cradle-to-grave, including understanding RFPs/RFIs, building supplier relationships for quotes, building Material Cost Summaries, and presenting proposal strategy to leadership.
- Develop and execute the Supply Chain Program Strategy and Material Program Plan.
- Advise program management office and leadership team on strategies and progress.
- Guide multiple functions on developing Supplier Statement of Work (SSOWs) and ensuring adherence to RTX policies.
- Plan and execute supplier and subcontractor negotiations and performance management.
- Generate supplier risk and opportunity management plans, including Six Sigma activities.
- Support leadership reviews, including Gate Reviews, Monthly Operations Reviews, Program Reviews, and Customer Reviews.
- Represent the Supply Chain organization on policies, strategies, and objectives; serve as liaison between Program Executive, Program Managers, IPTs and Supply Chain.
- Oversee all SCM activities to meet program requirements and ensure link between Supply Chain functions like Sourcing, Logistics, and Production Control.
- Work closely with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to create a common schedule based on Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
What We're Looking For
- 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.
- Experience utilizing manufacturing or enterprise planning tools such as SAP or PRISM.
- Experience leading or participating in a project or cross-functional teams.
- Material Program Management (MPM) Certification required within one (1) year in the role.
- Prior work experience in the Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
Nice to Have
- Prior experience in proposal writing and supplier management.
- Earned Value Management Systems Certification / Material Program Management Certification.
- Prior experience collaborating with all functions to develop Statements of Work (SOW).
- Working knowledge of US Government acquisition laws and regulations.
Technical Stack
- SAP
- PRISM
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Team & Environment
This is an individual contributor role within the Resilient Navigation Solutions portfolio, part of Collins Mission Systems.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary range: $86,800 - $165,200 USD
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- Generous 401(k) plan with 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: 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 Experts, second opinion program
Work Mode
This position is fully remote. Preference is for candidates within Southern California, the East Coast region, or those with the ability to work a PST schedule.
RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class.
