Sr Manager, Soft Goods Commodity Strategy

Date Posted:

2026-08-24



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-NC-REMOTE



Position Role Type:

Remote



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

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position.​ The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.



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.

This individual will be involved in setting strategy and managing supplier relationships within the Interiors soft goods commodity.  They will identify sourcing needs and improve sourcing strategy and will lead supplier contract negotiations.

What You Will Do:

• Conduct internal assessments, external market assessments, and support development and improvement of functional strategy with a view to short- and medium-term (1-3 years) impact to business

• Own and be responsible for implementation of functional strategies supporting category management.  Lead annual Strategic Sourcing Review (SSR) process and deployment across Interiors organization.

• Establish operational plans for Interiors Soft Goods commodity

• Negotiate and maintain multiple supplier contracts annually

• Be primary responsible party within the business for supplier relationship management

• Identify and mitigate risks to operations

• Develop and implement new products, processes, standards or operational plans that will improve results

• Identify and support development of suppliers, capacity and capabilities globally

• Communicate with executives in the business.

• Must be willing and able to travel 30% of the time (domestic and international)

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience

• 2+ years experience with Collins/RTX supply chain practices AND/OR 2+ years experience with soft goods and soft furnishings in the aerospace industry.

• 2+ years experience negotiating contracts or agreements

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Project or program management skills are preferred.

• Advanced knowledge of related disciplines within work area and ability to identify links and potential impact on projects, programs or systems.

What We Offer:

 Medical, dental, and vision insurance  

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   

• 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!  

Learn More and Apply Now:

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

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles* will work primarily offsite (from home).  An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.  

*This position is remote; however, if you live within a reasonable commute of a Collins 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 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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