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Raytheon Technologies (RTX) has more than fifty years of continuous presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) providing defense and security solutions to government and commercial customers. RTX’s innovative solutions and services are increasingly developed utilizing the regional supplier ecosystem, that contributes to the regions lasting security and economic development.

Job Summary:  

The Saudi Arabia Supplier Performance Leader is a pivotal role within Raytheon's Operations & Supply Chain organization. This role is focused on driving exceptional performance at key suppliers for high-visibility localization programs. Based in Jeddah, KSA, this role requires a dynamic individual with deep expertise in supplier performance management, capable of elevating & upskilling suppliers with low operational maturity, ensuring adherence to Raytheon's stringent quality, cost, and delivery standards.

Position is located in Jeddah Saudi Arabia with the primary work location in Industrial City #3  

Responsibilities to Anticipate:

• - Supplier Performance Focus: Develop and implement targeted performance management strategies to ensure the supplier meets Raytheon's quality, cost, and delivery schedule requirements.

  - Continuous Improvement: Lead continuous improvement initiatives at the supplier site, focusing on process optimization, quality enhancement, and cost reduction to elevate our CORE domain maturity.

  - Performance Metrics: Establish, monitor, and report weekly & monthly on supplier performance metrics, conducting regular reviews and assessments to identify areas for improvement, ensure alignment with program objectives, and improve performance leveraging the CORE tier management framework.

  - Issue Resolution: Proactively identify and resolve performance issues at supplier sites & sub-tiers, working closely with the supplier and internal stakeholders, implementing corrective actions preventing recurrence.

  - Risk Management: Identify and mitigate supply chain risks specific to the supplier and program, ensuring uninterrupted supply and program success.

  - Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including engineering, quality, and program management teams, to ensure alignment on supplier performance objectives and initiatives.

  - Relationship Development: Provide on-site training and daily in-person engagement with key suppliers at the prime and subteir levels, fostering a collaborative relationship, ensuring performance & timely access.

   - Strategic Sourcing Support: Support strategic sourcing initiatives related to the supplier, ensuring alignment with Raytheon's broader supply chain and program goals

  - Reporting: Prepare and present detailed reports on supplier performance metrics in close collaborating with the subcontracts manager, providing insights and actionable recommendations to senior leadership.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, engineering, business administration, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience or minimum of 7 years of experience with advanced degree in supplier performance management, supply chain management, or operations management, with a demonstrated track record of driving performance improvements (metric oriented) in low-maturity environments.
• Technical Skills: Strong technical skills and understanding of manufacturing processes, quality standards, and performance metrics.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical skills with experience in data analysis, performance metrics, and process improvement
• Communication: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders with indirect reporting relationships. -
• Leadership: Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and drive performance improvements within supplier organizations -
• Project Management: Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a focused, high-stakes environment.
• Detail-oriented: Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Languages: Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Arabic is highly desirable

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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