Summary of Role:

Within the Weapons and Sensors Business Area, one of the largest operating areas within the Raytheon UK business, the dynamic Commodity team are an integral part of the Supply Chain team. The Team are involved in several exciting and high-profile programmes and accountable for partnering and promoting relationship management strategies, resolving risk and challenges within the supply chain and bring material & services into Raytheon safeguarding continuity of supply, to the highest quality and deliver on time.

Reporting to the Senior Manager Commodity and Sourcing, for the Weapons and Sensors Business Area, the Commodity Management and Sourcing (Principal Specialist), conducts Make v Buy exercises, develops sourcing strategies and Business Cases, selects sources, negotiates and manages supplier agreements of various types (Commodity / Service / Consultant / International) associated with medium / high 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 intercompany relationships.

At Raytheon UK (RSL), we are driven by innovation and integrity. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and visionary thinking, everything is within our reach and yours as a RSL employee. 

If you think you have what it takes and want to join a dynamic organisation, then read on!

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.
• These strategies include:
  • direct and 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 or Leads in 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, RSL 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 RSL requirements.
• Leading the development of Commodity Agreements
• Leading the development and management of 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
• Creates 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
• Evaluates the challenges faced by the organisation and the supply chains and takes action to mitigate risks and to develop opportunities
• 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 Subcontract Management, Procurement, Commodity and / or related field
  • Mechanical, OEM, PCB/PCAs, Magnetics, Electronics, Electrical
• Related degree/ MCIPS / BA / MBA / B.Eng / M.Eng / MSc or equivalent
• A strategic mindset is required with proven demonstrated experience
• Experience of creating / developing Commodity strategies and turning them into operational reality
• Flexible and positive attitude
• Able to perform effectively in a multi-functional team
• Excellent verbal and written communications
• Experience of problem solving and dispute resolution
• Excellent verbal and written communications and ability to brief at mid/senior level
• Good negotiation skills
• Excellent IT skills and navigate though Word / Excel / PowerPoint / Email applications
• Good presentation skills and confidence in delivering presentations to key stakeholders
• Strong business / commercial acumen
• Create and execute various types of Supplier / teaming / framework agreements
• Experience of running supplier competitions
• Experience of developing and managing Subcontractor Relationship Management (SRM) and collaborative working
• Experience of working with complex international suppliers / programmes
• Experience or knowledge of MRP, SAP and purchase order placement/ material receipt processes

Desirable:

• 6 Sigma / Lean process improvement skillset
• Experience as Control Account Manager
• Understanding of ITAR and its implications
• Understanding or exposure of legal terms within a contract

About Raytheon UK

With facilities in Broughton, Waddington, Glenrothes, Harlow, Gloucester, Manchester with presence across other customer sites also. Raytheon UK is invested in the British workforce and the development of UK technology. Across the country Raytheon UK employs 1,700 people and supports 8,000 jobs. As a prime contractor and major supplier to the U.K. Ministry of Defence, Raytheon continues to invest in research and development, supporting innovation and technological advances across its core mission areas Weapons & Sensors, and Cyber, Space & Training. Raytheon UK is a landed company, part of the Raytheon Technologies organisation and sits within the Raytheon Intelligence & Space business

About Raytheon Technologies

Raytheon Technologies Corporation is an aerospace and defence company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises four industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon Intelligence & Space and Raytheon Missiles & Defence. Its 195,000 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 cyber security. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Raytheon Career Development

Raytheon has a wealth of resources available to help you develop your career from the moment you join.  Activities range from on-line learning modules, to external training and support for taking professional qualifications relevant to your role.

Standard Benefits

·     25 days holiday + statutory public holidays

·     Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)

·     6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’

·     Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice scheme’s.

·     Enhanced sick pay scheme

·     Enhanced Family Friendly Policies, including enhanced Maternity & Shared Parental leave.

·     37hr working week, with an early finish Friday (hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site specifics arrangements).

• Flexible working arrangements can be considered wherever we can (depending on the role) so please enquire or highlight any request to our Recruitment team to explore flexible working possibilities.
• Canteen facilities available at Harlow & Glenrothes sites and Manchester & Gloucester offer free snacks & drinks (hot & cold).