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Senior Manager – Supply Chain Strategy and Cost

Senior Manager – Supply Chain Strategy and Cost

CompanyRTX
LocationPhoenix, AZ, USA
Salary$124000 – $250000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s, MBA
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience

Responsibilities

  • Create and execute supply chain strategies that align with Safety & Cargo Systems’ cost, delivery, and quality objectives.
  • Develop plans to rationalize and localize the supply base in support of key operations.
  • Execute work transfers and other cost management projects.
  • Review and assess requests for proposals, negotiate prices and authorize purchases.
  • Manage complex problems requiring extensive investigation and analysis.
  • Develop project plan in coordination with commodity, quality, engineering, Program & Supply chain. Complete award process and project handoff to transition teams
  • Prepare and deliver presentations to an executive audience in support of supply chain initiatives.
  • Conduct periodic Business Reviews, schedule supplier visits and discussion, Supplier capability road shows to Global teams

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with strategic sourcing, supply chain project / program management, vendor management, outsourcing, program management, and/or transitions related experience
  • Knowledge of supply chain, vendor management, Risk Assessment/Mitigation & performance management
  • Experience developing and implementing supply chain strategies and work transfers
  • Experienced in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.), Project Charter and good technical writing skills.
  • Degree in mechanical / electronics engineering and/or Business Management degree / MBA
  • Should have experience in SAP at user level
  • Lean or CORE certification
  • Understanding of contract management and negotiations
  • Experience driving and implementing cost management initiatives
  • Aerospace Industry experience
  • Experience with Supplier development (capability assessment, financial viability, entry assessment, knowledge of supplier audits and supplier selection)
  • Experience work with a variety of commodities ( Machining, Sheet Metals, Engineered Items, Plastics/Composites)
  • Experience working with global teams and suppliers
  • Ability to understand engineering drawings and Specifications to facilitate technical discussions with suppliers/ business unit.
  • Strong working exposure to Project Management, RFQ Management- Creating packages, Timely execution of quotes, Bid analysis with total cost analysis, Negotiation, and complete recommendation to award