Supplier Development Program Lead - Remote

Date Posted:

2026-07-29



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-AL-REMOTE



Position Role Type:

Remote



U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62



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.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Collins aerospace is looking to hire Supplier Development Program Lead (SDPL). This role serves as the primary Supplier Development representative supporting an assigned Strategic Business Unit (SBU), acting as the key interface between Procurement (Supply Chain) and the Global Supplier Development (GSD) organization.

In this role, you will partner closely with Procurement (Supply Chain) to align supplier development priorities with business objectives while collaborating with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supplier Development teams to improve supplier performance, support capacity readiness, mitigate supply chain risks, and ensure successful execution of production and New Product Introduction (NPI) programs.

The SDPL coordinates cross-functional supplier development activities, aligns business priorities with supplier capabilities, and helps ensure suppliers are positioned to meet quality, delivery, capacity, and operational objectives. Success in this role requires strong collaboration, business acumen, analytical thinking, and the ability to influence stakeholders across a highly matrixed organization.


What You Will Do

Business Partnership & Strategic Alignment

• Serve as the primary Supplier Development representative supporting an assigned Strategic Business Unit (SBU).

• Partner closely with Procurement (Supply Chain) to understand business priorities and translate them into supplier development strategies and execution plans.

• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality to align supplier development activities with business needs.

• Participate in SBU operating reviews and cross-functional meetings, providing updates on supplier performance, risks, and improvement initiatives.

• Support prioritization of supplier development resources based on business needs and operational impact.

• Ability to travel domestically and/or internationally up to 30%.

Supplier Performance & Risk Management

• Manage and monitor SBU supplier development KPIs, including leading and lagging indicators, to evaluate supplier performance, readiness, and operational risk.

• Identify emerging supplier risks and coordinate mitigation plans with Procurement (Supply Chain) and cross-functional stakeholders.

• Serve as the primary escalation point for supplier development issues impacting the SBU, coordinating with crisis teams or cross-functional response teams as needed.

• Monitor supplier recovery and improvement plans, ensuring actions are effectively executed and sustained.

• Provide regular reporting and insights to support business reviews and operational decision-making.

Capacity Planning & Program Execution

• Lead supplier development activities for assigned business programs by coordinating priorities, tracking execution milestones, managing risks, and ensuring timely delivery of development objectives.

• Partner with Procurement (Supply Chain), Operations, and Supplier Development teams to align supplier capacity with production demand and New Product Introduction (NPI) requirements.

• Support demand forecast reviews to ensure supplier readiness and timely execution of development activities.

• Coordinate execution of Supplier Development Plans (SDPs) for critical suppliers supporting the assigned SBU.

• Track progress of supplier development initiatives and communicate status, risks, and recovery actions to stakeholders.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate supplier development activities across Procurement (Supply Chain), Supplier Development, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Operations to support integrated business priorities.

• Collaborate with Global Supplier Development Commodity Leads and Procurement teams to drive consistent supplier development strategies across multiple commodities.

• Foster collaboration across a matrix organization to ensure alignment on supplier priorities, resource allocation, and risk mitigation.

• Share best practices and lessons learned across Supplier Development teams to support continuous improvement.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.

• Experience in Supplier Development, Procurement, Supply Chain, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, or a related function within a complex manufacturing environment.

• Demonstrated experience coordinating cross-functional initiatives in a highly matrixed organization.

• Experience in supplier performance management, capacity planning, operational readiness, and supply chain risk management.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience supporting production programs and New Product Introduction (NPI).

• Working knowledge of APQP, AS9100, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret KPIs and translate data into actionable business insights.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to build collaborative relationships and influence outcomes without direct authority.

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance  

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees  

• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option  

• Tuition reimbursement program 

• Student Loan Repayment Program  

• Life insurance and disability coverage  

• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection 

• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits 

• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning  

• Adoption Assistance           

• Autism Benefit  

• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions  

• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program 

• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits  

• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services 

• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program  

 And more!  

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide. 

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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