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