Date Posted:2026-08-24
Country:United States of America
Location:US-CT-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 certain necessary systems.
Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required
Security Clearance Status: Not Required
We are seeking a data driven, strategic and results-oriented Facilities Category Associate Director to lead global OSC Facility Category sourcing and supplier management initiatives primarily for Machinery and Test Equipment across RTX Globally. This role is responsible for RFP/RFQ execution, contract negotiation, supplier performance management, and conflict resolution for machinery & capital equipment, test equipment supporting as needed environment health and safety (EHS) services, office supplies & furniture, security services, cafeteria services where needed. This role will drive and support sourcing initiatives, supplier strategy, and value delivery across the global enterprise, working in partnership with the business units, engineering, operations and other key functions. The ideal candidate will bring strong Machinery and Test Equipment experience, operations acumen, industry knowledge, and the technical ability to drive data-informed decision-making and process improvements.
What You Will Do- Lead the strategic sourcing process for nonproduct Facilities OSC-led categories, including strategy development, market analysis, supplier negotiations, and implementation.
- Manage and execute enterprise-wide/corporate level RFPs/RRQs and contracts for multi-year global category strategies for best-in-class contract lifecycle management. Key commodity areas include primarily machinery & capital equipment, test equipment and supporting EHS services, office supplies & furniture, security services, and cafeteria services.
- Manage supplier relationships and monitor performance.
- Manage and organize spend data to be used in reporting and strategic planning.
- Support external market analyses, identify trends, cost drivers, and innovation opportunities. Use insights to inform future strategy and drive supplier innovation.
- Develop and execute category strategies aligned with business goals, leveraging data-driven insights and best in class sourcing practices.
- Support and collaborate with BU stakeholders, legal, finance, engineering and operations to ensure business alignment and smooth adoption of sourcing strategies.
- Partner with business unit operations, engineering, and human resources to understand requirements and support the creation of standards and specifications to ensure cross-functional alignment.
- Serve as a trusted advisor and escalation point for complex sourcing decisions and supplier transitions.
- Lead supplier performance management, including KPIs, scorecards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Develop supplier capability roadmaps and drive innovation and sustainability initiatives across the enterprise.
- Follow established sourcing governance, corporate policies, risk management requirements and category playbook to drive enterprise consistency.
- Support cost modeling, benchmarking, and should cost analysis to identify value opportunities.
- Travel required up to 25%.
Qualifications You Must Have- Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 16 years of relevant experience.
- 10+ years relevant experience in facilities, manufacturing, procurement or category management.
Qualifications We Prefer- Demonstrated success leading RFPs and negotiating large-scale contracts, preferably in a multinational environment.
- Demonstrated ability to lead a team in a matrixed organization, influencing with and without direct authority.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to extract insights from complex datasets.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution abilities.
What We OfferWhether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.
Learn More & Apply NowPlease ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:
Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.
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 157,200 USD - 298,800 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.
