Supplier Performance Specialist - 3rd party supplier mgt

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-M13 ~ 3601 E Britannia Dr ~ BRITANNIA M13

 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'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.  Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. The Supplier Performance Specialist role supports the Third-Party Supplier Management (3PSM) initiative, which manages Delivery Assurance activities performed by Third Party Supplier Management (TPSM) service providers. These providers support high‑volume production by maintaining delivery schedules, resolving supplier issues, and ensuring accurate updates in systems such as OSC Life (an internal tool for specific material) and Materials Requirements Planning (MRP). You will serve as a key point of coordination between TPSM service providers and internal functions, ensuring material availability, timely delivery performance, and compliance with quality and contractual requirements. This is a fast‑paced, highly cross‑functional environment and supports execution across Procurement, Quality, Engineering, Program Management, and Operations.

Manage daily execution activities with TPSM service providers to support Delivery Assurance Ensure accurate and timely PO acknowledgements, schedule updates, and delivery commitments Drive issue resolution and ensure TPSM providers complete effective root‑cause and corrective actions Maintain accurate status in OSC Life and other internal tracking systems Lead recurring reviews with TPSM providers and internal stakeholders to address priorities and risks Track part and material status against MRP and escalate impact to schedules as needed Coordinate cross‑functional communication with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Procurement, and Program teams Monitor supplier performance metrics and support continuous improvement initiatives Ensure compliance with Delivery Assurance processes, quality expectations, and contractual requirements Communicate proactively in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 3 years’ experience Relevant experience includes work in procurement, supplier management, contracts, purchasing, or data management Experience in program or project management for issue‑resolution Experience with SAP or other Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) systems Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract   Qualifications We Prefer Experience working within a Third-Party Supplier Management environment Advanced Excel and Power BI or broader data analytics experience Experience in Aerospace, Defense, Manufacturing, or Supply Chain Warehouse Management System (WMS) experience