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Date Posted:

2025-06-11

Country:

United States of America

Location:

UTCT1: Corp - CT - Remote Remote Location, Remote City, CT, 06101 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 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 cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

The following position is to join our RTX Corporate team:

Overview:

We are seeking a strategic and results-oriented **Travel Commodity Leader** to lead global travel sourcing and supplier management initiatives. This role is responsible for RFP execution, contract negotiation, supplier performance management, and conflict resolution across air travel, hotel accommodations, car rentals, and travel management companies (TMCs). The ideal candidate will bring strong commercial acumen, industry knowledge, and the technical ability to drive data-informed decision-making and process improvements.

What You Will Do:

+ Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including developing and executing RFPs for global travel services (airlines, hotels, car rentals, and TMCs).

+ Negotiate, draft, and manage contracts to ensure cost-effectiveness, compliance, and risk mitigation.

+ Monitor supplier performance using KPIs, SLAs, and benchmarking tools to drive continuous improvement and value delivery.

+ Collaborate with cross-functional partners in HR, Finance, Legal, and Operations to align travel policies with broader procurement strategies.

+ Manage and resolve billing disputes, contract issues, and service concerns.

+ Leverage digital tools to streamline processes, analyze spend and performance data, and deliver actionable insights.

+ Stay current on travel industry trends, supplier innovations, and emerging technologies to inform strategy and improve efficiency.

+ Promote sustainability by partnering with travel suppliers offering environmentally responsible solutions.

+ Eligible candidates must be willing to travel up to 25% of the time.

Qualifications You Must Have:

+ A Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or a related field and minimum 12 years of relevant experience in travel procurement or category management or an Advanced Degree and minimum 10 years relevant experience in travel procurement or category management

Qualifications We Prefer

+ Demonstrated success leading RFPs and negotiating large-scale travel contracts, preferably in a multinational environment.

+ Demonstrated ability to lead a team in a matrixed organization, influencing with and without direct authority.

+ Strong analytical skills with the ability to extract insights from complex datasets.

+ Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution abilities.

Work Location:

This is a remote role.

The salary range for this role is 147,000 USD - 295,000 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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