Supplier Specialist; Remote - Residing in CT​/MA

At RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, we unite 185,000 experts to solve complex problems through market‑leading businesses and continuous investment in research and development. We are looking for a remote Senior Supplier Delivery Assurance Specialist to drive on‑time delivery and supplier performance.

• Identify flow constraints and develop improvement and mitigation plans to enhance on‑time delivery from suppliers.
• Actively participate in cross‑functional supplier performance reviews and lead/co‑lead Supplier Business Reviews and Rate Readiness Reviews.
• Lead or co‑lead production meetings with suppliers and manage related projects.
• Acquire a big‑picture understanding of supplier operations and identify barriers to business goals, particularly on‑time delivery of parts.
• Drive projects to completion, including leading indicator data collection, material coverage and tracking, quality notification communication and closures, and sub‑tier management assistance.
• Communicate across leadership levels within the company and the supply base, building and maintaining relationships with partners, customers, and suppliers.
• Manage multiple simultaneous projects, interacting with several departments and management levels.
• Lead or assist with process improvement projects using change management disciplines and project management methodology to identify and mitigate risks.
• Gather feedback and identify new improvement opportunities in partnership with Supplier Development Leaders.
• Travel up to 80% of the time within the Northeast region, including on‑site work at suppliers 80% of the time and 20% working from home.

• A college degree or equivalent experience and at least two years of mandatory delivery assurance, supply chain, or related experience.
• Must reside in the Connecticut or Massachusetts area and currently be a U.S. citizen.

• Experience in operations or supply chain management.
• Ability to lead and inspire change and learn quickly.
• Strong relationship building skills with peers, partners, and cross‑functional teams.
• Positive negotiation and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Proficiency in SAP and Qlik/Power BI.
• Experience working with cross‑functional teams.

Travel Requirements:
Must be able to travel up to 80% of your time within the Northeast region; on‑site at suppliers 80% of the time and 20% from the home office.

Salary Range: 68,900 USD – 131,100 USD. The range reflects all experience levels and the role’s responsibilities.

Benefits:
Eligible applicants may receive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Compensation may also include short‑term and long‑term incentive programs.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.