Summary of Role:Our Commodity Management organisation has an opportunity for a Supply Chain professional who thrives in a dynamic environment. You will be a part of high-level activity and collaborative environment supporting the continuing growth in our manufacturing operations as part of the Commodity Management team. This role will work closely external suppliers as well as internal customers developing sourcing strategies and business cases, selecting sources, negotiating and managing supplier agreements of various types. Liaising with suppliers at all management levels to drive improvement and resolve disputes. Contributing to business area and stakeholder functional strategies via specific commodity strategies. Managing and monitoring the supply chain and supporting the drive for business growth, efficiency, profitability and intercompany relationships.Main Duties (Leading and/or Supporting):Liaising with peers from other functions and RTX businesses and the functional leadership team.Leads or supports cross-functional teams in conducting Make v Buy exercises and developing and deploying commodity strategies of medium complexity.These strategies include:indirect spend commodities,target Return on Investment (ROI),commodity risk management,service levels, andapproved/preferred suppliersEngages with stakeholder functional leads regarding supplier bid and selection criteria.Participates in / leads supplier assessments and supplier development activity teams, including the administration of appropriate due diligence activityLeverages commodity opportunities and synergies across RTX.Ensures that strategies are in alignment with market conditions, Raytheon requirements, goals and growth plans.Leverages supplier and industry capabilities in conjunction with stakeholder functions to align functional strategies and identify gaps to link supplier capabilities with Raytheon requirements.Develops and manages tenders. Performs or supports cost and price analysis, develops negotiation strategies, and leads negotiations to create value for money outcomes for procuring goods and servicesProduces business cases/ briefing materials for management reviewsWorks with suppliers and functional stakeholders to achieve collaborative partnering, strategic relationship management to deliver required service level KPIsEstablishes and manages supplier relationships to include supplier continuous improvement/development goals.Executes to customer requirements including government regulations, public law and Raytheon policies and procedures.Actively promotes the contributions that the function can make to achieving corporate objectives across the organisation, with stakeholders and with the supply chain.Continually assesses and promotes sustainable and responsible procurement, including social, cultural and diversity values in the organisation and throughout the supply chain.Utilises project management skills and techniques when managing suppliers.Evaluates the challenges faced by the organisation and the supply chains and takes action to mitigate risks and to develop opportunities.Essential:Experience in Supply Chain, Subcontract Management, Procurement, Commodity and/or related fieldRelated degree/MCIPS or equivalentExperience in managing stakeholder groupsExperience of managing capital equipment acquisitionsKnowledge of facilities management and working large or complex buildings projectsFlexible and positive attitudeAble to lead or perform effectively in a multi-functional teamExcellent verbal and written communications and ability to brief at mid-management levelKnowledge of import/export legislation and logistical requirementsStrong contract management experience including negotiating complex non-standard agreements. Experience of utilising JCT building contracts would be advantageous.Experience of delivering continuous improvement. Experience of problem solving and dispute resolution at mid-management levelExperience or knowledge of MRP, SAP and purchase order placement/ material receipt processes.Desirable:Programme management skillsExperience in development of operational plans that generates processes and standards in support of the functional strategy and goals.Experience developing and managing Subcontractor Relationship Management and collaborative workingProcess improvement skillsetExperience of working with international suppliers/programmesJBRP1_UKTJ