Prin Specialist, Procurement

RTX (Raytheon); United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking a procurement professional to own end-to-end processes from sourcing vendors to post-payment closure, ensuring ITAR and Controlled Goods compliance, and protecting proprietary information.

You will issue RFQs, compare quotes, manage purchase orders, monitor delivery, and drive data discipline in the SCM ERP environment while building strong vendor relationships at RTX.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced Degree and 3 years of experience.
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of end-to-end procurement process, from sourcing vendors to managing purchase orders and closure activities post-payment.
• Identify qualified vendors for products and services, ensuring compliance with ITAR and Controlled Goods requirements.
• Prepare and issue RFQs, validate quotation compliance, and perform price and delivery comparisons to select the optimal source in line with company policies.
• Create and manage purchase orders, ensuring compliance with contractual and quality terms and conditions.
• Proactively monitor and manage purchase orders to ensure timely delivery, addressing any potential delays, service issues or financial impacts.

Skills

Cost and pricing analysis

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

Location: US-TX-REMOTE

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.

What You Will Do:

• Take ownership of end-to-end procurement process, from sourcing vendors to managing purchase orders and closure activities post-payment.
• Identify qualified vendors for products and services, ensuring compliance with International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Controlled Goods requirements.
• Secure Non-Disclosure or Proprietary Information Agreement (PIA) as necessary prior to release of drawings or controlled documents.
• Prepare and issue Requests for Quotations (RFQ), validate quotation compliance, and perform price and delivery comparisons to select the optimal source in line with company policies.
• Create and manage purchase orders, ensuring compliance with contractual and quality terms and conditions.
• Proactively monitor and manage purchase orders to ensure timely delivery, addressing any potential delays, service issues or financial impacts.
• Maintain accurate electronic records, generate weekly reports to track progress, and monitor metrics.
• Provide input for the development and improvement of procurement strategies, department procedures and supply chain processes.
• Reconcile purchase and invoice discrepancies, ensuring compliance with subcontract/contract, purchasing policies, goals and objectives.
• Actively participate in department and operational meetings, coordinate and communicate vendor issues and support reporting activities to demonstrate compliance.
• Drive and maintain strong data discipline in the SCM MRP/ERP environment.
• Create and maintain positive and ethical customer and vendor relationships.
• Follow workplace operating, environmental health and safety procedures and guidelines.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced Degree and 3 years of experience.
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Qualifications We Prefer:

• SAP experience
• Ability to analyze Cost and Pricing data and determine proposal compliance (FAR 15.4)
• Demonstrated knowledge / compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS)
• Proven ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal internal customers.
• Strong understanding of the Supply Chain lifecycle and roles/responsibilities at different project stages,
• Understanding of the preparation, negotiation, and monitoring of purchasing agreements as well as terms and conditions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is essential.
• Understanding of purchasing concepts, negotiation tactics/techniques, and material management principles.
• Demonstrated ability to source hard-to-find materials using multiple supply sources.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve discrepancies effectively.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, adapt to changing priorities and manage a high volume of work efficiently.
• ask and perform effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced, changing environment.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to