Supplier Performance Excellence Manager

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.  

As a Supply Chain Proposal Analyst on the Centralized Proposal Team you will work closely with the Operations & Supply Chain (OSC) team and gain valuable insights into other supply chain functions at Raytheon. Throughout your time, you will gain a broad foundational understanding of Raytheon OSC that will help to accelerate your career. The analyst’s work will have a direct impact on Raytheon’s competitive posture in the defense market and on customer satisfaction. 

What You Will Do: 

Issuing request for quote (RFQ) to suppliers and following up as required, analyzing quotes upon receipt in-order to ensure compliance to government regulations, public law, and Raytheon policies/procedures. 

Compiling and analyzing supplier and other available data in-order to perform comprehensive price analyses. 

Work complex competitions for the small dollar & high volume suppliers where criteria is lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) as well as Best Value Source Selection (BVSS) in support of proposal efforts. 

Perform independent assessments of supplier reasonableness, working closely with functions from across the different strategic business units (SBU’s). 

Qualifications You Must Have:   

Typically requires a BS/BA degree and a Min of 8 years of relevant work experience. Or a advanced degree and 5 years’ experience. 

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. 

Experience issuing RFQs and receiving supplier data 

Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). 

Familiarity with the Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA). 

Qualifications We Prefer:   

Preferred major in Operations and Supply Chain Management 

Ability to independently interact with proposal counterparts; other Supply Chain functions including the Material Program Manager (MPM), Commodity Sourcing Teams, Operations and Product Line Estimating and Pricing (E&P), Finance, Engineering, etc. 

Ability to resolve conflicts and problems quickly and effectively while maintaining independence and ethical behavior. 

Ability to work collaboratively, open to sharing ideas and listening to others, open to new ways to drive improvements within the supply chain area. 

Experience utilizing appropriate analytical techniques to determine reasonableness of supplier proposals. 

Excellent verbal, written, analytical and presentation skills 

Experience with MS Office Suite, with demonstrated expertise in MS Excel. 

Ability to multitask & work well under pressure in dynamic environment. 

Demonstrate self-starting, proactive characteristics including the ability to work with limited supervision and take ownership of a work scope with multiple, competing priorities. 

Candidate should have an acute attention to detail for estimate development and review. 

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. 

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.