Job Description

Date Posted:

2024-11-04

Country:

United States of America

Location:

UT13: RC-CT - Corp 411 Silver Lane, East Hartford, CT, 06108 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

For more than 90 years the RTX Technology Research Center (RTRC) has operated as a multidisciplinary group of experts collaborating on groundbreaking innovations. Our team includes some of the world’s leading scientists, researchers and engineers working to anticipate the discoveries destined to change everything, and they transform that research into the solutions and products that help our businesses shape the future of aerospace and defense. Our unique talent, experience and resources allow us to deliver rapid responses to critical, time-sensitive challenges and develop breakthroughs for a safer, more connected world.

RTX Technology Research Center (RTRC) is hiring a Senior Supply Chain Manager role within the Operations organization. This position provides leadership and strategy for the execution of complex U.S. Government subcontracts and procurement to meet project, program and department needs while ensuring compliance with RTX Policy and U.S. Government regulations in support of RTRC innovation mission.

What You Will Do:

• Leads and develops a high performing work team that contributes to the overall success of RTRC

• Oversees and ensures the timely negotiation and execution of all subcontracting activity in compliance with current RTX Policy and U.S. Government regulations

• Maintains RTRC Procurement Policy and Procedure Manual to ensure compliance with RTX Policy and U.S. Government regulations

• Responsible for U.S. Government Reporting for Subcontracts and Subawards.

• Performs Subrecipient monitoring of programmatic and financial activities of subrecipients to assure awarded funds are used for authorized purposes in compliance with U.S. Government regulations

• Responsible for overall supplier performance and execution to support program execution and RTRC financial objectives.

• Collaborates across functional organizations to develop solutions and ensure supplier performance supports the needs of the organization.

• Establish and develop strong business partner relationships with critical suppliers to drive accountability and performance.

• Communicate effectively and routinely on all supply chain issues, to Directors, Vice Presidents, program teams and functional leaders.

• Exercise strong business acumen to connect technical concerns to ultimate contract performance and proactively identify and resolve problems and customer concerns efficiently and effectively.

• Monitor and evaluate metrics for trends and root causes and formulate proactive plans to ensure overall program success.

• Supervisory responsibilities for a team of 4-6 supply chain professionals ranging from senior experienced buyers to new college hires and interns

• Responsible for developing short-, medium- and long-term Supply Chain strategies to achieve business objectives for both sustaining and developing programs.

• Participate in the development of process and system changes necessary to enhance Supply Chain performance and continuous improvement utilizing CORE operating principles.

• Manage projects (budgeting, staffing, risk assessment and mitigation) to ensure complete customer satisfaction and project execution

• Ensure internal controls are in place and compliance to RTRC policies

• Contributing to delivery of multiple projects simultaneously

• Develops and Maintains Supply Chain SharePoint content

• Ensuring the development of Supply Chain talent through talent reviews and succession planning

• Lead Supply Chain related audit activities from Internal Audit, DOE, DCMA, etc. as needed and per schedules

• Responsible for Materials Distribution area, including Shipping, Receiving, Mail Room and the Crib.

Qualifications You Must Have:

The Qualified Candidate will have a combination of the following:

• A bachelor’s degree and 10 years of prior relevant experience OR an Advanced degree and 7 years of relevant experience OR in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience is required

• Experience in supply chain management, procurement, subcontract management, managing the performance of a broad supply base, business, and/or finance.

• Experience with financial impacts of decisions on the organization’s budget and the program to include managing cost, schedule and/or performance.

• Experience with government proposals and contracting/subcontracting as well as knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) with experience with SAP and a broad management and leadership knowledge to lead project teams.

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience working within a large industry or across multiple business units with a proven ability to collaborate across the organization, cross functionally and operate effectively within a matrix environment

• Strong project management skills and ability to convert requirements into executable strategies and strong critical thinking skills, ability to exercise independent judgment and manage complexity and ambiguity

• Skilled in communications, team building, conflict resolution, and relationship management to create an effective partnering environment that includes credibility, respect, and trust

• Solid understanding of other related business disciplines, and how they interact with Supply Chain, including program management, engineering, quality, finance, legal and operations

• Experience with the Microsoft Office suite of tools, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint and SharePoint and NCMA CPCM or CFCM certification

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. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

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Work Location

This is a hybrid role, eligible candidates must reside within commuting distance of East Hartford, CT.
Relocation Eligible: Yes

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.

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This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program. The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey. Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience. Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.

Minimum Program Qualifications:

To qualify for the RTX, Re-Empower Program, candidates should:

• Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application

• Have prior experience in functional area of interest

• Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position

The salary range for this role is 118,000 USD - 246,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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