Commodity Leader, Tubes & Config Hardware (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

2026-04-30

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

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

At RTX, the world 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. 

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What you will do

In direct support of the Director of Strategic Sourcing, manage a team of Sourcing Manager(s) ensuring that all commodity specific objectives are met.  Develop strong relationships with suppliers, peers, and internal management and customers, which will culminate in the establishment of Long Term Agreements (LTA's), and other initiatives all of which will contribute to company goals.  Emphasis on collecting and analyzing data in preparation for LTA negotiations, and managing cost reduction initiatives.  Develop and implement innovative strategies that effectively secure cost and capacity advantage.  

• Coach & Develop People
• Develop and lead Sourcing Managers to effect the commodity objectives
• Contracting & Cost Management
• Lead supplier contract negotiation through approvals & execution.
• Maintain physical agreements & SAP data
• Flow down contract elements to the tactical organizations for order placement
• Achieve commodity cost reduction goals
• Responsible for recurring cost review meetings (POR, LRP, WOC, etc)
• Maintain a robust and accurate pricing forecast in conjunction with Finance
• Strategy
• Develop and execute upon sourcing strategies to support supply & cost objectives
• Lead the annual Strategic Sourcing Review (SSR) process
• Identify and evaluate new and existing suppliers for future sourcing packages
• Develop long term strategic relationships for strategic influence
• Ensuring compliance at all times with Export, Ethics, legal and corporate policies and initiatives.

Qualifications you must have

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business or related field and Ten years of experience in procurement, purchasing, strategic sourcing and/or commodity management or related field within or in support of a manufacturing environment
• U.S. Citizen - U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications we prefer

• Must be proficient in SAP, Excel and PowerPoint
• Must be proficient with business cases / financial models

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.

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