Electronics Components Sourcing Subject Matter Expert (SME)

We are seeking an experienced Associate Director to lead and manage overarching strategies for electronic components sourcing. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electronics components sourcing and extensive knowledge of the defense industry. This role will focus on developing and executing comprehensive commodity strategies to establish and maintain a robust supply base, ensuring the capabilities, capacity, and performance required to support RTX's significant growth over the next five years.

Requirements

• Create and implement comprehensive commodity strategies for electronic components to support RTX's growth objectives.
• Optimize productivity by leveraging business unit spend and driving enterprise-wide economies of scale.
• Establish robust supply assurance strategies to mitigate risks and maintain continuity of supply in a dynamic market environment.
• Foster strategic relationships with key component manufacturers and distribution partners to ensure security of supply and support long-term business goals.
• Collaborate with suppliers to align capabilities, capacity, and performance with RTX objectives and compliance requirements.
• Partner with RTX programmatic and functional staff across business units to align sourcing strategies with organizational goals and program needs.
• Facilitate communication and alignment between RTX business units to develop cohesive, enterprise-wide sourcing plans.
• Monitor and analyze rapid changes in the microelectronics market to identify emerging trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Leverage market insights to inform decision-making and strategy development for electronic components sourcing.
• Ensure adherence to FAR/DFAR regulations and other compliance requirements for defense contractors.
• Oversee the development and negotiation of agreements that align with defense industry standards and RTX policies.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs