Sr. Manager Procurement Commodity & Sourcing

Date Posted:

Country:
United States of America

Location:

US-CA-GOLETA-H01 ~ 6380 Hollister Ave ~ BLDG H01

Position Role Type:
Hybrid

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.

Raytheon is seeking a strong candidate to join the Electronic Warfare Systems (EWS) acquisition team as the Lead Manager & Sourcing professional. You will be responsible for proactively managing and leading the procurement team to ensure that the purchasing needs of the business are met. A significant focus of this role is coordinating the activities of the team to achieve program requirements and ensuring that the team and all areas of the business adhere to the correct procurement practices.

In this role, you will apply your existing knowledge of Supply Chain, procurement, and business acumen within a matrixed organization. The successful candidate will have excellent written and oral communications skills to influence and communicate effectively across multiple areas outside of one’s own job function as well as with parties external to the organization.

Leveraging on your previous experience you will be able to apply your expert knowledge of procurement management requirements and exercise a high level of business acumen to ensure effective development and implementation of customer-focused, risk-managed solutions to achieve competitive advantage.

This role is a Hybrid position that will require access to the Goleta Site local Raytheon facility.

• Manage the EWS procurement team of nine (9) persons and establish effective measures of performance and metrics.
• Ensure members of the team have the correct knowledge and skills to perform assigned purchasing tasks and provide on the job training and support to address skill and knowledge gaps.
• Support team members to work with stakeholders and subject matter experts to clarify, define, and refine the scope of supply, purchasing requirements, and statement of work for procurement activities.
• Generate and negotiate Teaming Agreements and other related agreements.
• Manage compliance with procurement process and ensure all required approvals are in place prior to purchase order release.
• Engage with relevant specialists to address identified conflicts and/or risks with terms and supplier conditions that vary from standard company purchase order terms.
• Support vendor engagement activities including negotiations and supplier performance management, including on site supplier activities and selection where appropriate.
• Work closely with Engineering to support and implement quick turn purchase orders supporting rapid turn development efforts.
• Be available to travel to our supply base when required (approx 15%).

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 10 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 7 years’ 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. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

• Significant knowledge in leading and managing the execution of processes, projects, and tactics within the procurement work area.
• Broad knowledge and skills in procurement and contracting with an understanding of the impact of work on other areas of the organization.
• Demonstrated experience in working with cross-functional…