Principal Specialist, Electronics Commodity Management and Sourcing (Remote)

Date Posted:

2026-01-13

Country:

United States of America

Location:

UT25: North Carolina Remote Location, Remote City, NC, 28208 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

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:

None/Not Required

RTX Corporation 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 Systems, 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 cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

The following position is to join our RTX Corporate team:

This position is for a commodity role on the Electronics Commodity team. This role will support both the Distribution and Embedded sub-categories. Responsibilities will be to develop an overall strategy for the relevant categories, partnering with internal stakeholders to identify sourcing needs/strategy, aligning with key suppliers, and sending quotes/completing contract negotiations to execute strategy. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develops a strategic plan for a commodity and supply base

• Collaborates with multiple business units to execute Supply Chain strategies

• Owns and responsible for relationship with multiple strategic suppliers

• Evaluates and selects supplier alignment based on price competitiveness, capability, quality, reliability (TCO)

• Analyzes data and information to determine reasonable prices.

• Negotiates and executes long term agreements with supply base that aligns with commodity strategy and internal stakeholders needs

• Leads sourcing process from RFQ to contract signature

• Works with limited oversight from leadership

• Manages several projects at one time with a variety of complexity

• Clearly communicate commodity or project status to leadership

• Ability to identify and pursue VA/VE opportunities through collaboration with internal stakeholders

• Lead change management or work transfer projects for cost savings or better alignment with supply base.

• Influence and support Collins strategic initiatives and change management projects.

• This individual will ideally sit near the Raytheon Technologies location in Charlotte, NC but can sit near any Raytheon Technologies domestic location. Travel Required: 15%

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience

• Strong Analytical skill (Excel, Access database, SAP)

• Knowledge of Supply Chain practices and Commodity Management

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Electronic Components

• Negotiations skills

 

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.

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.

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