Sr. Manager, Supplier Performance
RTXDate Posted: 2026-11-06

 Country: United States of America

 Location: US-TX-REMOTE

 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 Type: None/Not Required

 Security Clearance Status: Not Required At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our 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. Raytheon seeks an experienced professional to collaborate and execute within an integrated commodity performance management team environment. As a Senior Commodity Performance Lead (CPL) you will be responsible for managing highly complex precision machined optics and composite products across General Dynamics Mission Systems within our Operations and Supply Chain pillar. This high visibility role involves frequent interaction with executive level leadership on both the supplier and Raytheon sides. This role works closely with Mission Assurance, Engineering, Material Program Management, Procurement, Operations, and Program Management. The ideal candidate will draw from extensive operations, program management, and supply chain management skills to collaborate with a cross functional team that manages and oversees the performance of General Dynamics to improve supplier performance and ensure suppliers meet our business objectives. The candidate will communicate with all levels of the organizations leveraging business acumen to assess contractual, operational, sourcing, and technical concerns that may impact a supplier’s ability to meet our business objectives and can proactively identify and resolve problems efficiently and effectively. What You Will Do : Collaboration and engagement with Strategic Business Units, Programs, and functions including Supply Chain, Mission Assurance, and Engineering, to address supplier performance and strategy approaches that assure flawless execution and drives affordability from our supply base Improve the overall performance of assigned suppliers Manage multiple program priorities and deconflict needs and priorities at the supplier Assist in evolving supply base alignment with Raytheon’s technology roadmaps Meet or exceed program objectives to include supplier financial, technical, quality, and schedule performance Responsible for driving actions and influencing a cross functional team of professionals to execute goals Build relationships with supplier counterparts and executives to drive alignment and performance with our organization’s priorities Develop and implement a supplier strategy that addresses execution and future business needs Assess and utilize supplier metrics to reduce risk and inform internal stakeholders Business travel approximately 25-40% Qualifications You Must Have : Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and a minimum 10 years of Operations/Program Management/Supply Chain or related experience OR an advanced degree and 7 years related experience The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. ci…