Supplier Performance Specialist (Remote - Residing in San Diego County, CA, or Mexico)

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Date Posted: 2026-07-20 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-REMOTE Position Role Type: Hybrid 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 Job Description 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. Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. *This position will be remote based (work from home) in the San Diego County, CA, or Mexico area. The position will require frequent travel in San Diego County, CA, or Mexico area and therefore the selected candidate must live in this region. What You Will Do: Identify Bottleneck/Capacity Constraints that will be used to develop improvement and mitigation plans for improved on time delivery from suppliers Acquire a vision of the big picture and understand that enhancing operational effectiveness is key to organizational business performance Drive for results, consistently pursuing continued ways to accomplish goals and objectives that requires your extraordinary determination, self-motivation, and interpersonal skills to satisfy our Customer’s needs. Develop a strong understanding of the products and the operational processes they go through at the suppliers you will be working with. Ability to generate and gain opportunities to break functional, operational, & logistical barriers faced with getting products out the door. Reveal and work to remove barriers to business goals specific to the on-time delivery of parts. Effectively driving tasks/projects to completion which includes Leading Indicator (LI) data collection : RM availability and on order, WIP tracking , Quality notification closures, and Sub- Tier supplier tracking. Working with multiple projects and interact with several departments and various levels of management simultaneously Manage / assist with process improvement projects, prioritizes project work, and support the needs of CORE operating system Utilizes project management approach and process improvement discipline to lead projects according to plan, including identifying and mitigating project risks Gather feedback and work to identify new improvement projects in conjunction with Supplier Development Leaders Will be an active participant in Commodity Days, EMMs and SEMO (Supplier Exec Management Overviews), and Co-lead with our customers and Supplier Development Leaders on the respective Supplier Must be able to travel up to 80% of your time within the San Diego County, CA, or Mexico On-site at suppliers 80% of your time 20% of the time working from home office Qualifications You Must Have: A College Degree or equivalent experience and 5 years of prior delivery assurance, supply chain, or related experience; or an advanced degree with 2 years of experience. Reside in the San Diego County, CA, or Mexico Area U.S. Citizen - U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Qualifications We Prefer: Experience in Operations, Supply Chain Management, or related field Learns quickly, grasps the 'essence of what is happening’, and can change the course quickly Builds strong relationships with peers and partners outside of team to enable higher performance Openly considers the ideas of others, analyzes, and develops innovation to reality Flexible, enthusiastic self-starter Proficient in SAP and Qlik/ Power BI Experience working with cross functional teams Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as: 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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms