Strategic Supplier Lead

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-E01 2000 E El Segundo Blvd BLDG E01

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen U.S. Person or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At Raytheon the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of todays mission and stay ahead of tomorrows threat. Our team solves tough meaningful problems that create a safer more secure world.

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time position of Strategic Supplier Lead to join our Test Solutions Center (TSC) onsite in El Segundo CA. Test Solutions is a multi-disciplined organization responsible for designing and developing production test system solutions for all Raytheon products.

This position is 100% onsite in El Segundo CA.

What You Will Do

• Lead strategic supplier partnerships by coordinating key engagement activities such as QBRs CORE events and actionitem reviews to drive continuous improvement.

• Maintain structured supplier performance management through standardized scorecards capability alignment and robust tracking of KPIs risks and issues.

• Develop longterm supplier growth strategies including multiyear roadmaps for emerging and highvalue suppliers.

• Strengthen supplier frameworks with scalable intake qualification processes and optimized governance cycles to enhance collaboration and performance.

• Monitor industry trends and partner with outsourcing teams to identify new suppliers technologies and strategic opportunities; domestic travel up to 20%.

What You Will Learn

• As a Strategic Supplier Lead you will be responsible for leading strategic supplier relationship initiatives strengthening supplier performance frameworks and supporting longterm growth strategies for key partners. Along with advancing structured engagement models improving supplier qualification processes and assessing market dynamics to ensure a resilient and high-performing supplier ecosystem.

• In this roleyoullwork on mission-critical technologieswith experienced engineers with strong long-term stability and advancement potential.

Qualifications Must Have

• University degree with 8 years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with 5 years of experience.

• Proven ability to work autonomously while managing multiple priorities and stakeholders.

• Strong experience engaging qualifying and developing strategic suppliers including resolving issues and managing performance metrics.

• Demonstrated cross-functional coordination across Engineering Operations Supply Chain Finance and external partners with strong communication and organizational skills.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Qualifications Preferred

• Background in designing PMO governance operating cadences enterprise KPIs and structured decision-making forums

• Experience monitoring industry trends and translating insights into supplier strategy decisions for leadership.

• DoD purchasing experience preferred.

• Data-driven decision-making experience.

• Risk and compliance awareness experience.

• Experience with SAP

• Experience working across multi-disciplined groups of engineers.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions behaviors and performance with a vision for a safer more connected world. At RTX we value Safety Trust Respect Accountability Collaboration and Innovation.

This role is 100% onsite and qualifies for relocationassistance

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Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees as they are essential to the development of our products.

This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS) an agency of the Department of Defense handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: Information:

El Segundo CA

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 118300 USD - 224900 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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