Supplier Engagement Specialist

Location: McKinney, TX (513WD, 2501 W University Dr, Wing D Bldg) or Tucson, AZ. Full-time, 100% onsite. Posted 2026-10-23.

About the Role

Raytheon (RTX) brings over 100 years of engineering expertise to defend freedoms and deter aggression. The Test Solutions Center (TSC) designs and develops production test system solutions for all Raytheon products. The Supplier Engagement Specialist manages day‑to‑day engagement for a designated strategic supplier within Test Solutions and serves as the primary point of contact for several critical Test Equipment Suppliers. The role focuses on operational coordination, performance monitoring, communication flow, and structured engagement support to meet cost, schedule, and technical program commitments. This position qualifies for relocation assistance.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operational relationship with an assigned strategic supplier, ensuring structured communication, deliverable tracking, and timely escalation of risks or issues.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for several critical Test Equipment Suppliers, maintaining communication, monitoring performance, and coordinating support from internal teams.
• Maintain and update supplier performance data, scorecards, metrics, and capability information to support decision‑making.
• Support supplier qualification processes, including intake steps and documentation, ensuring compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Prepare materials for supplier reviews, track action items, and support the execution of engagement activities.
• Identify and report supplier risks, performance trends, and operational concerns to internal leadership for resolution.
• Assist in gathering supplier or market information to support planning, technology assessments, and sourcing evaluations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience in supplier management, operations, or supply‑chain‑related functions.
• Experience communicating with suppliers to resolve operational or technical issues.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across cross‑functional teams to drive alignment, remove barriers, and deliver integrated project outcomes.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting supplier performance tracking, Quarterly Business Review (QBR) preparation, or structured engagement cycles.
• Experience with supplier qualification processes and capability assessments.
• Experience interpreting supplier performance or capability data for internal operational use.

Security Clearance

Active and existing DoD Secret security clearance required after day 1. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS) handles and adjudicates the clearance process.

Pay

Salary range: $86,800 – $165,200 USD (good‑faith estimate representative of all experience levels; actual offer considers role, responsibilities, experience, location, education, and key skills). Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs depending on position level and collective‑bargaining agreement coverage; payments are not guaranteed and depend on individual, business unit, and company performance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Short‑term and 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 depend on the business unit and whether the position is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

Schedule

100% onsite in McKinney, TX or Tucson, AZ. Candidates may be asked to attend select interview steps in‑person at an RTX office location regardless of role designation.