Sr. Supplier Performance Manager

Location: US-AZ-REMOTE

Date Posted

2026-10-13

Country

United States of America

Location

US-AZ-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 Supply Chain professional to lead Supplier Performance and Management. Within this role, the Sr. Supplier Performance Manager will work closely with Mission Assurance, Engineering, Material Program Management, Acquisition, Operations, and Program Management. This position requires operations, program management, supply chain, and technical background along with the ability to lead across functional and organizational boundaries.

The ideal candidate will draw from extensive operations, program management, and supply chain management skills to lead a cross functional team that manages and oversees the performance of one major supplier to improve supplier performance and ensure supplier meets the business objectives they are contracted to achieve across assigned programs. The candidate will communicate with all levels of the organizations; have business acumen to immediately connect contractual, operational, sourcing, and technical concerns that may impact a supplier’s ability to perform; and is able to proactively identify and resolve problems efficiently and effectively.

What You Will Do

Leadership to Supply Chain, Mission Assurance, and Engineering professionals, in supplier performance and strategy approaches that assure flawless execution and drives affordability from our supply base.

Improve the overall performance of assigned supplier

Foster and maintain effective collaboration across the Product Lines, specifically within Supply Chain, Mission Assurance, Engineering, Operations, and Program Management and with assigned supplier to ensure full integration of best practices to accomplish objectives

Ensure full engagement and alignment with Acquisition Professional on all contract requirements and communication with assigned supplier

Assist in evolving supply base alignment with Raytheon’s technology roadmaps

Travel expected at least 25-50% of the time. Currently all supplier sites are Domestic for this position.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience.
• Leadership/Management 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

Demonstrated experience developing suppliers and working with suppliers to improve performance and affordability

Ability to build relationships, able to work and lead in a cross functional environment, able to interface with varying levels of management and work with multi-functions including supply chain, mission assurance, program management, engineering, operations, and supply base

Strong analytical skills and the ability to apply critical thinking throughout the supplier performance and oversight process

Demonstrated experience in constraint management and lean manufacturing principles

Skilled in communications, team building, conflict resolution and relationship management to create an effective partnering environment that includes credibility, respect and trust.

Demonstrated ability to lead and present executive level reviews and briefings

Ability to work independently with minimal oversight

Experience with operations or program management, including program development lifecycle, Statement of Work generation, risk management, action item management, requirement change management

Experience and understanding of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)

Six Sigma process improvement such as Raytheon Technologies CORE and/or historic Raytheon R6s expert

Proficiency in tools and systems including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Aware of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR and DFAR) and ITAR requirements

Security clearance – Secret or Top Secret

Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or other related field

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Learn More & Apply Now! (Optional)

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

Remote: This position currently is designated as remote. Employees who are working in remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home) but may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. The successful candidate for this role will be required to reside and work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. territories).

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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 state or federal 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.

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