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
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