Sr. Sourcing Manager - Embedded Electronics Components

RTX is seeking a Senior Sourcing Manager to lead and manage the embedded electronics components spend. This role encompasses overseeing over $1.5B in embedded component spend within the Circuit Card Assemblies and Wire Harnesses sub‑commodities. The successful candidate will focus on leveraging embedded spend with direct component procurement to develop a robust multiyear pipeline of savings while ensuring supply assurance to support increasing demand across our operations. What You Will Do Develop and execute cost reduction initiatives across various sub‑categories. Manage RFQ processes, perform detailed analyses, and prepare comprehensive business cases. Provide executive‑level updates and regular communication on project progress. Conduct data‑driven analyses to support negotiation of agreements and pricing. Collaborate with contracts and legal teams to interpret supplier obligations and ensure compliance. Act as the primary point of contact for supplier escalations and issue resolution. Facilitate regular business reviews and conduct supplier visits to strengthen partnerships. Develop and implement a distribution strategy for embedded component management. Define and maintain a 3-5 year commodity vision, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Build and maintain a multiyear pipeline to support cost reduction and operational efficiency. Develop and execute a robust Supplier Relationship Strategy (SSR) for Embedded Components. Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a University Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience. Proven success in developing and implementing electronics commodity strategies. Strong knowledge of defense industry regulations, including FAR/DFAR compliance requirements. Demonstrated expertise in supplier negotiations, contract management, and agreement documentation. Qualifications We Prefer Advanced degree in Business, Engineering, or a related discipline. In‑depth knowledge of the global semiconductor market, including market trends and dynamics. Familiarity with supply chain risk management and mitigation strategies. Experience working in a highly matrixed organization, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across multiple business units. Skills and Competencies Proven leadership and strategic thinking abilities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for building strong internal and external relationships. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to address complex sourcing challenges. Ability to excel in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment with competing priorities. What We Offer Medical, dental, and vision insurance Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option Tuition reimbursement program Student Loan Repayment Program Life insurance and disability coverage Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning Adoption Assistance Autism Benefit Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counselling sessions Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards programme Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits Bright Horizons, child and elder care services Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion programme And more! RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr RTX