Electronics Components Sourcing Subject Matter Expert (SME)

RTX
Charlotte, NC
Category Operations
Remote
Job Description
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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