Principle Specialist, Procurement

Overview

Remote procurement role within RTX's Supply Chain team, managing procurement activities to ensure compliance, efficiency, and alignment with business objectives while collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional teams to support program milestones.

What you'll do

• Lead supplier negotiations on price, schedule, and terms & conditions.
• Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS, company terms, and export/import regulations.
• Review Statements of Work (SOWs) and develop Proprietary Information Agreements (PIAs) and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs).
• Manage proposal and quotation activities, ensuring proper documentation and compliance packages.
• Identify, qualify, and conduct due diligence on suppliers, seeking alternate sources as needed.
• Conduct cost, price, and best-value analyses to support sourcing decisions.
• Oversee post-award supplier performance in alignment with business unit directives.
• Drive supplier engagement to meet critical program milestones.
• Balance strategic planning with daily tactical execution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Export/Import (EXIM), Legal, and senior leadership.

What you'll need

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with and knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD) procurement/subcontract compliance, including Public Laws, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFAR), and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations.

Nice to have

• Experience with SAP procurement software tools, such as PRISM and APEX.
• 3 years of experience in purchase order management, including documentation, contract negotiation, and supplier engagement.
• Experience in supplier negotiations, including price, schedules, and terms & conditions, with the ability to perform and comprehend price analyses and source selection/justification.
• Experience with RTX supply chain systems and SAP PRISM purchasing tools.
• Experience engaging senior management, cross-functional teams, and program leaders on key business matters.
• Ability to make timely decisions and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience negotiating terms and conditions, with the ability to coach others in developing negotiation skills.

Details

• Remote role, United States, U.S.-based.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• No security clearance required.
• Candidates may be asked to attend select interview steps in person at an office location.