Date Posted:
2026-03-04Country:
United KingdomLocation:
Solihull, SolihullPosition Role Type:
UnspecifiedWe have an excellent opportunity for a Non-Product Sourcing Senior Manager/Associate Director - Contingent Labour (EMEA & APAC Regions) to join our team. The successful applicant will provide overall support for Non-Product (Indirect) Sourcing categories of spend in Europe, Middle East & Africa Region ($750M of Non-Product Sourcing spend across the EMEA Region) and Asia Pacific (~$330M NP spend across the APAC Region). In this role the Corporate Non-Product Sourcing Senior Manager or Associate Director supports the International (EMEA & APAC Regions) Non-Product Sourcing Director and the RTX Corporate Global Contingent Labour Category Leader on the Contingent Labour Category at the International level (EMEA & APAC Regions). The Non-Product Sourcing Senior Manager or Associate Director also supports a cross-functional, multiple business unit team (Pratt & Whitney, Collins Aerospace & Raytheon) in all aspects of the RTX Corporate Non-Product Sourcing strategy in leveraging Non-Product Sourcing spend at the EMEA level.
In this International (EMEA & APAC) role the top 4 EMEA countries/markets with UK, Poland, France & Germany and top 4 APAC countries with Singapore, India, China & Australia represent 90% of the total spend. This role has a solid-line report to the International Corporate Non-Product Sourcing Director who is based in Europe and a dotted-line report to the Global Category Leader on Contingent Labour who is based in the US.
What you will do:
Core responsibilities include Regional Non-Product Sourcing Category responsibilities, spend analytics, development and execution of annual Sourcing strategies (Global strategy roll outs & Regional Strategies), supplier negotiations (Global, Regional or Country), supplier performance management & operational support. Transactional activities are excluded from this Corporate Strategic Sourcing position. Category responsibility is focused on Agency Staff, Leased Labour & Statement of Work across the EMEA & APAC Regions. This Category also encompasses the Concept of Managed Service Provider (MSP) including the Vendor Management Solution (VMS) SAP Fieldglass. Contingent Labour in the EMEA Region represents roughly $120M of spend per annum in EMEA & $30M in APAC. At the global level, Contingent Labour Category represents almost $2 Billion p.a.
Utilise the RTX Operation & Supply Chain standard works (i.e. CORE methodology) & tools (i.e. ARIBA), collaborative sourcing systems & joint supplier selection process while supporting the regional business unit teams to ensure robust participation.
Support the International Non-Product Sourcing Director in leading frequent regional meetings (EMEA, Country & Category Sourcing Councils), project development, negotiation and project execution are key deliverables.
Lead and coordinate across all Non-Product Categories (with the support of the other Regional Category Leaders and the International NP Sourcing Director) a given Country Non-Product Sourcing Council in his/her country of living or in another key EMEA country/market. In that specific role, UK Sourcing Council would apply.
Support the International Non-Product Sourcing Director and his International team in leading the development of clear Regional Non-Product Category strategy for Contingent Labour in close cooperation with the Global Contingent Labour Category Team, including the development and execution of Savings within this managed category.
Represent the EMEA & APAC Regions in the Contingent Labor Global Category Council for supporting Global Strategies (including the international dimension) but also for developing Regional Contingent Labour strategy where it makes sense.
Benchmark North America, Europe & Asia Contingent Labour markets to identify best-in-class partners to work with on a long-term manner and leverage best Category practices.
Maintain knowledge of emerging technologies and business trends in his/her Category and incorporate these trends, when appropriate, into the Contingent Labour Category’s strategic plan.
Facilitate collaboration in EMEA and APAC for leveraging the oneRTX scale & breadth.
Support integration and harmonisation processes at RTX for leveraging the One Company spend to find synergies and opportunities across the RTX Business Units (Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon but also Corporate).
Support the Contract Management process in his/her category and the Contract roll out across his/her region.
Reporting Line:
Strong-line report to the RTX Corporate International (APAC & EMEA) Non-Product Sourcing Director & Dotted-line report to the Global Category Leader for Contingent Labour.
Non-Product Procurement Scope:
Contingent Labour encompassing Agency Staff, Leased Labour & Statement of Work across the EMEA & APAC Regions. This Category also encompasses the Concept of Managed Service Provider (MSP) including the Vendor Management Solution (VMS) SAP Fieldglass. Contingent Labour in the EMEA Region represents roughly $120M of spend per annum in EMEA & $30M in APAC. At the global level, Contingent Labour Category represents almost $2 Billion p.a.
Qualifications / Experience you must have:
MA/MS degree with significant relevant Procurement / Sourcing experience in Non-Product/Indirect (preferred) and Procurement/Sourcing (valued).
Proven ability to work in English (required), other languages such as Polish, German, French, would be useful.
Deep expertise in the Contingent Labour Category.
Proven ability to exercise independent business judgement to drive strategies and results.
Proven ability to work with a Global & Regional team to achieve results through leadership & influence.
Ability to excel in a dynamic environment, and to lead analysis and resolution of complex problems where success requires the evaluation of both tangible and intangible variables.
Strong ability to work across different Industries such as Aerospace, Defence & Space.
Very strong communication skills are required in this position.
High expectation on identifying a hard & smart worker for potential career & exciting growth within the RTX Company.
Role Type:
Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.
Remote within the UK: Employees who are working in remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to a site location as needed.
Travel: Up to 20%, mainly within Europe/Middle East/Africa, Asia but also North America.
What we offer:
People are core to what we do. As such, we are committed to providing an industry leading benefits package. We offer a highly competitive salary, annual bonus, and many other benefits to include:
25 days Annual Leave + Public Holidays
Attractive Compensation Package
Health & Wellbeing Cash Plan - (dental/optical/therapy/chiropody/health screening)
Generous Employer Contribution Pension Scheme with matched contributions up to 10%
Private Medical Insurance
Life Assurance & Group Income protection scheme participation
Employee Discounts & Flexible benefits platform
Professional Development + Growth
Staff Discounts
Employee Recognition
Support with professional fees
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
and much more………
For Internal Applicants Only: This role is aligned to the Company's UK Standard Benefits Package. The successful employee should be aware that the benefits applicable to this position may differ from their current benefits.
RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defence 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 185,000 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 cyber security. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.
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