Commodity Manager

Job Title: Principle Specialist, Commodity Management & Sourcing
Location(s): Glenrothes, Harlow (Hybrid)
Summary of Role:
Professional Services (Legal, Finance and HR) Commodity Manager develops sourcing strategies and Business Cases, selects sources, negotiates and manages supplier agreements of various types (Commodity/Service/ Consultant/ International) associated with medium complexity supplier requirements. Liaises with suppliers at various middle management levels to drive improvement and resolve disputes. Contributes to Business Area and Stakeholder Functional strategies via specific commodity strategies. Manages and monitors supply chain and supports the drive for business growth, efficiency, profitability and inter company relationships.
Main Duties (Leading and/or Supporting):
Liaising with peers from other functions and RTX businesses and the Functional LT.
Leads or supports cross-functional teams in conducting Make v Buy exercises and developing and deploying commodity strategies of medium complexity.
These strategies include:
indirect spend commodities,
target Return on Investment (ROI),
commodity risk management,
service levels, and
approved/preferred suppliers.
Engages with Stakeholder Functional leads regarding supplier bid and selection criteria.
Participates in / leads supplier assessments and supplier development activity teams, including the administration of appropriate due diligence activity
Leverages commodity opportunities and synergies across RTX.
Ensures that strategies are in alignment with market conditions, Raytheon requirements, goals and growth plans.
Leverages supplier and industry capabilities in conjunction with Stakeholder functions to align functional strategies and identify gaps to link supplier capabilities with Raytheon requirements.
Develops Commodity Agreements
Develops and manages tenders. Performs or supports cost and price analysis, develops negotiation strategies, and leads negotiations in order to create value for money outcomes for procuring goods and services
Produces business cases/ briefing materials for management reviews
Works with suppliers and functional stakeholders to achieve collaborative partnering, strategic relationship management to deliver required service level KPIs
Establishes and manages supplier relationships to include supplier continuous improvement/development goals.
Executes to customer requirements including government regulations, public law and Raytheon policies and procedures.
Actively promotes the contributions that the function can make to achieving corporate objectives across the organisation, with stakeholders and with the supply chain
Continually assesses and promotes sustainable and responsible procurement, including social, cultural and diversity values in the organisation and throughout the supply chain
Utilises project management skills and techniques when managing suppliers.
Evaluates the challenges faced by the organisation and the supply chains and takes action to mitigate risks and to develop opportunities
Responsible via subordinate personnel to place all non-Production requirements on suppliers in an expeditious and efficient manner in line with Raytheon policy and commodity strategies and to ensure the execution of the orders.
Candidate Requirements:
Essential:
Experience in Supply Chain, Subcontract Management, Procurement, Commodity and/or related field
Related degree/MCIPS or equivalent
Experience in managing stakeholder groups
Knowledge of HR, Legal and/or Financial service commodity management
Flexible and positive attitude
Able to lead or perform effectively in a multi functional team
Excellent verbal and written communications and ability to brief at mid-mgmt level
Knowledge of import/export legislation and logistical requirements
Administration of delivery/acceptance/invoicing of goods and services
Experience in or exposure to negotiating complex non-standard agreements including Service Level requirements
Experience of delivering continuous improvement. Experience of problem solving and dispute resolution at mid-management level
Experience or knowledge of MRP, SAP and purchase order placement/ material receipt processes
Desirable:
Programme management skills
Experience in development of operational plans that generates processes and standards in support of the functional strategy and goals.
Experience developing and managing Subcontractor Relationship Management and collaborative working
6 Sigma process improvement skillset
Experience of working with international suppliers/programmes
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RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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