Principal Procurement Specialist

Raytheon; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is a leading aerospace and defense company seeking a procurement professional to negotiate and manage subcontracting for production and R&D projects. The role emphasizes risk assessment, supplier selection, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering and program teams.

As part of the RTX procurement team, you will drive supplier performance, leverage ERP systems, and ensure compliance with FAR/DFAR regulations while delivering best-value outcomes for materials and services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with at least 3 years.
• Experience with FAR and DFAR regulations.
• U.S. Person or eligible for export authorizations.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and administer various subcontract types (Firm Fixed Price, Cost Reimbursement, and Time and Materials) for production and R&D.
• Collaborate with material program management and engineering teams to define and execute procurement strategies.
• Monitor subcontractor performance metrics and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Prepare and manage subcontract documentation in compliance with policies, FAR, and DFAR regulations.
• Analyze complex supply chain challenges and develop solutions that align with organizational objectives.
• Plan and execute assigned procurement tasks independently, ensuring timely delivery of program requirements.
• Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, collaborating with senior personnel on cross-functional initiatives.
• Utilize ERP systems and standard supply chain processes to manage procurement execution.
• Conduct price analyses, support cost analyses, develop negotiation strategies, and lead negotiations to achieve best value outcomes for goods and services.
• Source, negotiate, award, and document purchases for materials, services, and supplies.
• Interface with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to address technical and program challenges, providing procurement solutions for buy technologies.

Skills

Negotiation

Subcontract management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Advanced degree in a related field

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-28

Country: United States of America

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:

• Negotiate and administer various subcontract types, including Firm Fixed Price, Cost Reimbursement, and Time and Materials, for both production and R&D efforts.
• Collaborate with material program management and engineering teams to define and execute procurement strategies.
• Monitor subcontractor performance metrics and recommend or implement corrective actions as needed.
• Prepare and manage subcontract documentation in compliance with company policies, FAR, and DFAR regulations.
• Analyze complex supply chain challenges and develop solutions that align with organizational objectives.
• Plan and execute assigned procurement tasks independently, ensuring timely delivery of program requirements.
• Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, collaborating with senior personnel on cross-functional initiatives.
• Utilize ERP systems and standard supply chain processes to manage procurement execution and drive material outcomes.
• Conduct price analyses, support cost analyses, develop negotiation strategies, and lead negotiations to achieve best value outcomes for goods and services.
• Source, negotiate, award, and document purchases for materials, services, and supplies.
• Interface with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to address technical and program challenges, providing procurement solutions for "buy" technologies.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• 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 experience.
• Experience with FAR and DFAR regulations.
• 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:

• Experience reading and understanding drawing specifications.
• Experience in cost and price analysis, including developing negotiation strategies and leading formal negotiations.
• Experience with supplier management.
• Experience working within SAP software applications.
• Experience leading executive and program-level supplier reviews.
• Experience making presentations (verbal and/or written) to key stakeholders.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

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 operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, 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 are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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