Principal Specialist of Procurement (P3)

Overview

Procurement specialist role at RTX focused on preparing solicitations, placing purchase orders and subcontracts, and managing supplier relationships under federal acquisition regulations.

What you'll do

• Prepare and issue RFIs, RFPs, letter subcontracts and POs.
• Place purchase orders of medium complexity in accordance with FAR/DFARS and corporate compliance requirements for complex subcontract types (cost type, incentive type, firm fixed, etc.).
• Perform price and cost analysis techniques in support of proposals and placements.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure cost-effective acquisition of goods and services.
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships to secure the best terms and conditions.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers and assess their capabilities.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure procurement activities align with business goals.
• Monitor and manage supplier performance, ensuring compliance with contractual terms and quality standards.
• Maintain POs to ensure accurate and timely supplier delivery information.
• Maintain accurate records of procurement activities, contracts, and supplier performance.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to procurement and supply chain activities.
• Ensure adherence to RTX Corporation's procurement policies and procedures.
• Continuously evaluate and improve procurement processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Apply problem-solving capabilities to drive an independent desk.

What you'll need

• 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.
• DoD procurement experience.
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS).
• Ability to place Purchase Orders over TINA dollar threshold.
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations (per https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62).
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice to have

• SAP/PRISM based environment experience.
• Experience with technical requirements of procured hardware and services, including Statement of Work (SOW) review.
• Experience in written contractual authorization/vehicles.
• Knowledge and experience with computer hardware and software placement.

Details

• Location: US-TX-REMOTE; role type listed as Hybrid. Remote roles work primarily offsite; preferred locations for primarily remote work are Arizona, California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Texas, and Virginia.
• Security clearance: None/Not Required.
• Salary range: 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD.
• Candidates may be asked to attend select interview steps in person at an office location.
• U.S.-based role; if the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits apply.