Principal Specialist, Supply Chain Management

RTX

. Develop and execute the Supply Chain Program Strategy and Material Program Plan .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesLead💰 $86,800 - $165,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Supply Chain Program Strategy, Material Program Management, and supplier negotiations while ensuring adherence to policies and performance metrics. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage budgets effectively in the Aerospace or Defense industry.

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Supply Chain Program StrategyMaterial Program Management CertificationSAP or PRISM ExperienceSupplier NegotiationsCross-Functional Team Leadership

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Hard Skills

Supply Chain ManagementMaterial Requirements PlanningEarned Value ManagementBudget ManagementSupplier Risk ManagementProposal DevelopmentSourcing StrategiesPerformance Metrics MonitoringSix Sigma ActivitiesProgram Management

Soft Skills

Proactive Issue ResolutionCollaborationLiaison SkillsRelationship BuildingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteSAPPRISM

Certifications & Qualifications

Material Program Management Certification

Industry Keywords

Aerospace IndustryDefense IndustryOperations ManagementEngineeringQuality Assurance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute the Supply Chain Program Strategy and Material Program Plan
Advise the program management office and leadership team on strategies and progress
Lead supplier assessments, sourcing strategies, make/buy/where processes, and proposal development
Lead planning, execution, and reporting of material and labor budgets, earned value management, estimate at completion reporting, and AOP commitments
Guide functions in developing Supplier Statements of Work and ensuring adherence to RTX policies
Plan and execute supplier and subcontractor negotiations and performance management
Manage material and services delivery forecasts and monitor performance metrics
Address program and functional issues proactively
Generate supplier risk and opportunity management plans, including Six Sigma activities
Support Gate Reviews, Monthly Operations Reviews, Program Reviews, and Customer Reviews
Represent Supply Chain on policies, strategies, and objectives
Serve as liaison between Program Executives, Program Managers, IPTs, and Supply Chain
Oversee SCM activities required to meet program requirements
Coordinate across Sourcing, Logistics, and Production Control
Work with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to create schedules based on Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
Minimum 5 years of Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Program or Project Management experience
Experience utilizing manufacturing or enterprise planning tools such as SAP or PRISM
Experience leading or participating in project or cross-functional teams
Material Program Management (MPM) Certification required within one year in the role
U.S. citizenship required
Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related technical/business field
Experience in the Aerospace or Defense Industry preferred
Experience developing teaming and partnering relationships in domestic and international settings preferred
Experience with Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Project) preferred
Experience collaborating with geographically dispersed, cross-functional team members preferred
Willingness to travel up to 25%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
401(k) plan with employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution
Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional pet, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and ID theft protection insurance
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts second opinion program
Flexible work schedules
Employee Scholar Program
Paid time off and holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available