Commodity Manager, Plastics (remote)

Date Posted:

2026-07-16



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-TN-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 information under this program/contract.



Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required



Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world 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 responsible for developing and improving commodity management and sourcing processes to enhance price, quality, timing, and reliability outcomes for our plastics commodity

What You Will Do:

• Develops a strategic plan for a commodity and supply base

• Collaborates with multiple business units to execute Supply Chain strategies

• Owns and responsible for relationship with multiple strategic suppliers

• Evaluates and selects supplier alignment based on price competitiveness, capability, quality, reliability (TCO)

• Negotiates and executes long term agreements with supply base that aligns with commodity strategy and internal stakeholders needs

• Leads sourcing process from RFQ to contract signature

• Works with limited oversight from leadership

• Manages several projects at one time with a variety of complexity

• Clearly communicate commodity or project status to leadership

• Ability to identify and pursue VA/VE opportunities through collaboration with internal stakeholders

• Lead change management or work transfer projects for cost savings or better alignment with supply base.

• Analyzes data and information to determine reasonable prices.

• Able and willing to coach peers as needed

• Influence and support Collins strategic initiatives and change management projects.

• Must be willing and able to travel 20% of the time (domestic and international)

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience  

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract 

• 3+ years of prior supply chain experience

• 2+ years of technical experience with plastics

• 2+ years of manufacturing/operations experience with plastics

Qualifications We Prefer:

• 2+ years experience negotiating with suppliers

• Technical degree or a technical background

• Experience with global sourcing with international suppliers

• Aerospace experience

• Experience with lean manufacturing

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 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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