Supplier Engagement Specialist

Date Posted: 2026-10-23 Country: United States of America Location: US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WD ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING D BLDG Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1 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. We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time position of Supplier Engagement Specialist to join our Test Solutions Center (TSC) onsite in McKinney, TX or Tucson, AZ . Test Solutions is a multi-disciplined organization responsible for designing and developing production test system solutions for all Raytheon products. This position is 100% onsite in McKinney, TX or Tucson, AZ . What You Will Do The Supplier Engagement Specialist manages day‑to‑day engagement activities for a designated strategic supplier within the Test Solutions organization while also serving as the primary point of contact for several critical Test Equipment Suppliers. This role focuses on operational coordination, performance monitoring, communication flow, and structured engagement support. The specialist ensures supplier interactions, documentation, and issue‑resolution processes are executed effectively, enabling Test Solutions to meet cost, schedule, and technical program commitments. Key responsibilities include: Manage the operational relationship with an assigned strategic supplier, ensuring structured communication, deliverable tracking, and timely escalation of risks or issues. Serve as the primary point of contact for several critical Test Equipment Suppliers, maintaining communication, monitoring performance, and coordinating support from internal teams. Maintain and update supplier performance data, scorecards, metrics, and capability information to support decision-making. Support supplier qualification processes, including intake steps and documentation, ensuring compliance with company and regulatory standards. Prepare materials for supplier reviews, track action items, and support the execution of engagement activities. Identify and report supplier risks, performance trends, and operational concerns to internal leadership for resolution. Assist in gathering supplier or market information to support planning, technology assessments, and sourcing evaluations. Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience, or an advanced degree and a minimum of 3 years of experience in supplier management, operations, or supply-chain-related functions. Experience communicating with suppliers to resolve operational or technical issues. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across cross‑functional teams to drive alignment, remove barriers, and deliver integrated project outcomes. The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Qualifications Preferred Experience supporting supplier performance tracking, Quarterly Business Review (QBR) preparation, or structured engagement cycles. Experience with supplier qualification processes and capability assessments. Experience interpreting supplier performance or capability data for internal operational use. What We Offer Our values drive our actions, behaviors and performance with a …

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