Senior Supplier Performance Manager

RTX

. Lead Supplier Performance and Management for one major supplier .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • Arizona • United StatesSenior💰 $132,400 - $251,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Supplier Performance Management, with a strong focus on improving supplier performance and affordability through cross-functional collaboration and strategic oversight. Proficient in risk management, program development lifecycle, and compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations.

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Supplier Performance ManagementLean Manufacturing PrinciplesSix Sigma Process ImprovementAdvanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)Cross-Functional Leadership

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Hard Skills

Supplier DevelopmentRisk ManagementProgram ManagementConstraint ManagementAnalytical SkillsCritical ThinkingStatement of Work GenerationAction-Item ManagementRequirement-Change ManagementMicrosoft Excel

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsTeam-BuildingConflict ResolutionRelationship ManagementIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft PowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Government Issued Security ClearanceSix Sigma Certification

Industry Keywords

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)DFARITARSupply Chain ManagementProgram Development Lifecycle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Supplier Performance and Management for one major supplier
Lead cross-functional teams overseeing supplier performance and strategy
Improve the overall performance of the assigned supplier
Drive flawless execution and affordability from the supply base
Collaborate with Supply Chain, Mission Assurance, Engineering, Operations, Program Management, Acquisition, and Product Lines
Ensure alignment with Acquisition professionals on contract requirements and supplier communications
Evolve supply-base alignment with Raytheon’s technology roadmaps
Connect contractual, operational, sourcing, and technical concerns affecting supplier performance
Proactively identify and resolve supplier problems
Travel to domestic supplier sites 25–50% of the time

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Leadership/Management experience
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance
U.S. citizenship is required
Demonstrated experience developing suppliers and improving supplier performance and affordability
Ability to build relationships and lead in a cross-functional environment
Strong analytical skills and critical-thinking ability
Experience in constraint management and lean manufacturing principles
Communication, team-building, conflict-resolution, and relationship-management skills
Ability to lead and present executive-level reviews and briefings
Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
Experience with operations or program management, including program development lifecycle, Statement of Work generation, risk management, action-item management, and requirement-change management
Experience and understanding of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
Six Sigma process improvement experience, such as Raytheon Technologies CORE and/or historic Raytheon R6s expert
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Awareness of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR and DFAR) and ITAR requirements
Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or another related field preferred
Security clearance – Secret or Top Secret preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
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
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage