Technology Sourcing Director

Technology Sourcing Director

Requirements

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 14 years of prior relevant experience
• Broad/generalist experience in a technical capacity across multiple technology areas
• Experience working closely with numerous suppliers in a technical capacity
• Experience in developing, improving and/or managing internal or external supplier relationships
• Flexibility to travel approx. 10% of the time
• CORE Champion, ASQC Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent certification
• Experience/familiarity with DoD Programs and Requirements
• US Citizenship is required
• Ability to obtain a DoD Clearance

Responsibilities

• Lead your team to develop, refine and execute a set of processes and tools that align technologies and suppliers, ensuring they are mapped to Raytheon’s current and emerging technology and product needs
• Work with technology fellows, subject matter experts, product area leads, composability architects, supplier teams, and other cross-functional leaders to design for supply base optimization
• Advocate for investment (IRAD, Capital) in key technologies, with a focus on feasible and necessary implementation of required technologies with suppliers
• Ensure that Raytheon’s Commodity Strategy Teams are provided with the technology expertise necessary for establishing cutting edge strategies that drive Raytheon’s business success

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters or other advanced degree
• Existing excellent relationships with relevant engineering functions and key personnel
• Demonstrated ability to identify needs and develop and deploy processes that support sourcing strategy development
• Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal, and presentation development and delivery
• Demonstrated business acumen
• Existing excellent relationships with key suppliers in multiple technology areas
• CORE Expert, ASQC Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent certification