Principal Procurement Specialist

Raytheon; Des Moines (IA); Remote; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Parental leave

Employee Scholar Program

Job summary

RTX, a premier aerospace and defense leader, is seeking a remote procurement professional to manage supplier performance and drive on-time delivery for Raytheon programs. You will translate SOWs into accountable supplier actions, document awards, and work with IPTs to mitigate risks while navigating FAR/DFAR requirements.

The role offers a US-based remote work setup and requires strong negotiation, metrics execution, and travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Typically requires: 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.
• Previous procurement experience
• U.S. Citizen - U.S. citizenship is required for access to certain systems/sites

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage suppliers to ensure on time delivery and provide status updates.
• Present Root Cause and Corrective Actions to leadership based on metrics.
• Understand Statements of Work (SOW) and hold suppliers accountable.
• Execute to key metrics to ensure program performance.
• Document purchase orders with summary of award, source justification, price analysis, negotiation strategy, and risk assessment.
• Perform post-award activities including PO acknowledgement, delivery status, expedites, and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with Program IPTs and participate in supplier development as needed.

Skills

Supplier management

SOW understanding

Negotiation

Metrics-driven

Travel readiness

Education

University degree OR equivalent experience

Advanced degree

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-29

Country: United States of America

Location: US-IA-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

Our Supply Chain organization has an opportunity for a procurement professional who thrives in a dynamic environment. You will be a part of high-level activity and collaborative environment as part of our Supplier Managed Inventory (SMI) team. In this role, you will be responsible for the overall procurement activities for material supporting the Raytheon business unit. You will work very closely with external suppliers as well with internal customers and functional areas to support a broad portfolio of programs across Raytheon.

What You Will Do:

• Proactively manage suppliers to ensure on time delivery by obtaining accurate status, implement proper oversight and recovery efforts
• Present Root Cause and Corrective Actions to leadership team based on metrics performance and supplier issues
• Understand Statements of Work (SOW) and how to hold suppliers accountable to requirements.
• Execution to key metrics to ensure program performance
• Formally document purchase orders including details of summary of award; source justification; price analysis methodology; negotiation strategy and summary; performance to budget / target; and risk assessment in accordance with all regulatory (FAR/DFAR) requirements
• Perform routine post-award management activities including PO acknowledgement, delivery status (upkeep PO notes), expedites, risk mitigation, receiving issues and invoice issues.
• Significant supplier interaction in collaboration with Program Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
• May be required to participate in supplier development activity.
• Able to support travel (up to 25%)

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires: 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
• Previous procurement experience
• U.S. Citizen - U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems or sites.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience reviewing drawings, specifications and purchase history to determine sourcing strategy
• Experience preparing and issuing RFQs (requests for quotes) to suppliers, follow-up to assure understanding
• Experience documenting purchase orders including details of summary of award; source justification; price analysis methodology; negotiations strategy and summary; performance to budget/target; and risk assessment

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.

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.

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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