Associate Director Strategic Sourcing Parcel, Lead Logistics Provider, Freight Bill and Audit Payment (Remote)

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Country:

United States of America

Location:

UTIL1: Corp-IL-Remote UT Remote IL Springfield IL 62701 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

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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 185000 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:

The Associate Director of Strategic Sourcing- Parcel Domestic & International is a key leadership role in the RTX Logistics Strategic Sourcing organization. You will be responsible for developing and executing mid- to long-term sourcing strategies that support the companys global logistics and supply chain vision. This role will lead supplier selection contract negotiations and network optimization for parcel services across domestic and international markets while also overseeing strategic sourcing and performance management of Lead Logistics Providers (LLPs) and freight bill audit partners.

What You Will Do

Strategic Leadership

• Establish and implement critical sourcing strategies for parcel logistics that align with enterprise supply chain objectives.

• Own and continuously improve the companys parcel purchasing activities driving innovation and operational excellence.

• Develop and execute 23 year strategic plans addressing capacity production location decisions and global distribution networks.

Supplier & Partner Management

• Direct supplier selection based on total valueincluding price quality service support reliability and reputation.

• Lead complex negotiations and renegotiations with parcel carriers LLPs and freight audit providers to secure optimal terms.

• Administer contracts and ensure compliance with service-level agreements and performance standards.

• Oversee sourcing and ongoing management of Lead Logistics Providers ensuring alignment with strategic goals and operational efficiency.

• Lead sourcing and performance oversight of freight bill and audit service providers to ensure accuracy transparency and cost control.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with internal stakeholders across operations finance and commercial teams to identify sourcing needs and opportunities.

• Communicate sourcing strategies and performance outcomes to senior executive leadership.

• Influence internal and external stakeholders to adopt innovative sourcing practices and solutions.

Problem Solving & Innovation

• Analyze complex multi-dimensional logistics challenges to uncover root causes and design cutting-edge solutions.

• Improve existing systems and processes through conceptual reasoning and collaboration with industry experts.

• Monitor market trends and identify best practices to enhance parcel LLP and audit provider sourcing strategies.

Travel

• Travel required 20%

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Engineering or related field.

• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in strategic sourcing logistics or supply chain management.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Advanced degree (MBA or Masters in Supply Chain/Logistics).

• Proven expertise in domestic and international parcel sourcing LLP management and freight audit provider sourcing.

• Familiarity with parcel carrier operations LLP frameworks freight audit systems and performance metrics.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve complex problems and develop innovative solutions.

• Exceptional communication and influencing skills with experience briefing senior leadership.

• Experience in a global manufacturing or aerospace environment.

What We Offer: Whether youre 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.

The salary range for this role is 147000 USD - 295000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role function and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience location education/training and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to 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 and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including but not limited to individual performance business unit performance and/or the companys performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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 or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act.

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