Senior Manager, Supply Chain Cost Management

RTX

. Ensure that Power & Controls Supply Chain meets its organizational cost and financial targets .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeWindsor Locks • Connecticut • United StatesSenior💰 $132,400 - $251,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cost management strategies, supplier negotiations, and financial forecasting to drive cost reduction and optimize supply chain performance. Proficient in data management and analytics, with a strong background in manufacturing and aerospace industry practices.

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Cost Management StrategiesFinancial ForecastingSupplier NegotiationsData Management SkillsSupply Chain Risk Management

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Hard Skills

Cost ModelingShould-Cost AnalysisExcel (V-Lookups, Pivot Tables)PowerPointProgram ManagementCost ReductionMarket Intelligence PracticesAerospace Drawings UnderstandingSAPManufacturing Processes

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsMentoringCross-Functional LeadershipInfluencing SkillsData-Driven Culture Fostering

Industry Keywords

Aerospace IndustryGlobal SourcingExport/ITC RegulationsCost-Transparency ProgramsEngineering Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure that Power & Controls Supply Chain meets its organizational cost and financial targets
Lead cost-management strategies and initiatives across key commodities to deliver year-over-year productivity and total cost optimization
Build cost models, conduct should-cost analysis, and evaluate supplier economics to identify value-improvement opportunities
Partner with Strategic Sourcing, Engineering, Operations, and Finance to develop multi-year cost-reduction roadmaps
Drive supplier negotiations, competitive sourcing events, and open-book cost-transparency programs
Monitor global market trends, inflationary forces, and supply-chain risks; develop actionable mitigation plans
Support design-to-cost efforts and early supplier involvement for new product introductions
Deliver executive-level reporting, analytics, and business cases for strategic decisions
Mentor and develop cost analysts and sourcing team members, fostering a data-driven culture and continuous improvement
Lead project teams and influence cross-functional teams and suppliers at executive levels

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a University Degree and a minimum of 10 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 7 years’ experience
1+ years experience delivering measurable cost-reduction results
1+ years experience with financial forecasting
1+ years experience leading cross-functional initiatives and supplier-facing engagements
Ability to communicate complex cost drivers and insights clearly to leadership
Must be willing and able to travel 10% of the time
Background in manufacturing, engineering collaboration, or global sourcing preferred
Knowledge of supply-chain risk management and market-intelligence practices preferred
Data management skills and experience with Excel, including V-lookups and Pivot tables, and PowerPoint preferred
General understanding of aerospace drawings, specifications, and manufacturing processes preferred
Knowledge of export/ITC regulations and policies preferred
Basic knowledge of RTX work transfer standard work (COL 0008) preferred
Technical degree and MBA degree preferred
8+ years’ experience in program management, cost reduction, supply chain, or mechanical manufacturing in the aerospace industry preferred
Experience with SAP preferred
Requires a U.S. Person
Security clearance is not required
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
Engineering/Other Technical Positions typically require a STEM degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations

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, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, and ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and reimbursement 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 spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee Scholar Program
Paid time off and holidays
Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs; payments are not guaranteed
In-person interview steps may be required regardless of role designation