Principal Specialist, Delivery Assurance (Hybrid)

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. The following position is to join the Enterprise Services Procurement team: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required. What You Will Do Monitor supplier performance to ensure on-time delivery of materials, components, and services in support of program and production requirements. Identify and address potential delivery risks by coordinating with suppliers and internal stakeholders to develop and implement recovery plans. Maintain regular communication with suppliers to track production schedules, capacity, and delivery timelines. Collaborate with procurement, quality, and program management teams to resolve delivery issues and align on priorities. Conduct root cause analysis of delivery delays and work with suppliers to establish corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Utilize supply chain management tools and systems to track and report on supplier delivery performance metrics. Support initiatives to standardize and improve delivery assurance processes and practices. Assist in the implementation of strategies to enhance supplier performance and ensure alignment with company objectives. Provide clear and timely updates to internal stakeholders on supplier delivery status, risks, and recovery efforts. Travel to supplier sites as needed to assess production readiness and support delivery assurance efforts. Qualifications You Must Have Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field and a minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain, delivery assurance, procurement, or a related discipline OR advanced degree and 3 years relevant experience. Experience working in the aerospace and defense industry. Experience working with government contracting and FAR/DFARS regulations. Experience applying supply chain principles, delivery assurance practices, and supplier performance management. Experience working with supply chain management systems and enterprise resource planning (ERP) tools. Qualifications We Prefer Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPIM, or equivalent. Familiarity with Lean or Six Sigma methodologies. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with suppliers and internal teams. What We Offer Whether you're 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. Parental (including paternal) leave Flexible work schedules Achievement awards Educational assistance Child/adult backup care Work Location: This is a hybrid role, eligible candidates must reside within commuting distance of Richardson, TX, McKinney, TX or Tucson, AZ. Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role: Hybrid: Employees who are working in hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select 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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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 candidate’s 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 company’s 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms. RTX 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, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 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, Virginia. #J-18808-Ljbffr Prattwhitney