Senior Manager, Material Program Manager

• Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience
• Experience in supply chain and related systems, procurement, MRP, receiving, cost estimating, and/or finance
• Experience with supplier management and/or subcontract management
• Experience in preparation for, and/ or support of negotiations with suppliers
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain higher clearance level or program access prior to start date.

• Experience working with Material Resource Planning (MRP) systems, including but not limited to SAP, Kinaxis, PRISM/CMES
• Experience in leading collaborative teams on tactical and strategic discussions to drive results and break down barriers
• Experience developing and executing competitive bids and proposals through collaboration with multiple manufacturing and functional teams
• Experience performing supplier assessments to mitigate risk, capture opportunity, manage qualified product delivery, and ensure the right resources are deployed on development and production programs
• Experience interfacing with all levels of internal management

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Raytheon Operations & Supply Chain (OSC) organization is looking for a Senior Manager, Supply Chain Management (SCM) in support of the Advanced Programs portfolio located in McKinney, Texas. The candidate will assist in leading a team of Material Program Managers responsible for developing and executing supply chain strategies and plans for capture efforts & program execution within the portfolio. The position requires an individual who will be able to exert influence on overall objectives and long-range goals of the product line and their Program Management office. The ideal candidate will need to be a leader with project management skills and be directly accountable for ensuring overall execution of materials management, ensure program success to cost/schedule/quality, and partner with our internal acquisitions team to manage supplier performance in meeting program needs. Candidate must be a self-starter, capable of developing and achieving organizational and program objectives, and must be able to successfully interface with all levels of both internal management and external supplier management.

This position is an onsite role.

• →Assist in leading a team of MPMs responsible for the material strategy and overall sourcing activities for the major product groups and customers within and Advanced Programs portfolio.
• →Lead the planning, execution and reporting of material and labor budgets, sales, and contributing to monthly LRE and quarterly EAC inputs.
• →Develop and implement cost reduction initiatives for both recurring efforts and new business opportunities.
• →Support major products & program capture efforts by working closely with internal and external sources of supply, program management and other functional organizations to ensure supply chain is successful in the program’s affordability initiatives.
• →Creates, manages, and executes MPS (Material Program Strategy and the MPP (Material Program Plan) to enable successful execution of program competitiveness and performance; from the front end of the business through contract closure.
• →Own the Material financial management for the portfolio (i.e., utilize EVMS, establish budgets, develop targets, drive material sales forecasts, provide inputs into EAC’s & the Long-Range Plan, etc.)
• →Collaborate with other programs and OSC leads to maximize efficiency of program execution and incorporate best practices.
• →Overall ownership of the supplier management process including supplier performance, SCM metrics (MRP Health, KA, LOB, etc.), forecasting, Make/Buy Where strategy, Supplier Risk/Opportunity Management Plan, Strategic Agreements, EXIM compliance, Small Business plan development and execution and communication of customer flow through requirements such as FAR/DFARS, ITAR, offset, public law, quality, warranty, etc.
• →Accountable for supply chain cost, schedule, and quality.
• →Manage the coordination and execution of program schedules with Program Management, Operations, Subcontracts, Engineering, and other cross-functional areas to support on time delivery.
• →Develop and execute supply chain strategies and utilize CORE best practices.
• →Interface with Customers to understand needs and issues and ensure that the customers receive satisfactory standards of service.

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.
  • Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

• Clearance Information: This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm 

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.

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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