Principal Procurement Specialist

Prattwhitney; Goleta (CA); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Job summary

RTX is seeking an experienced Principal Procurement Specialist to join the Electronic Warfare Systems Acquisitions team in Goleta, CA. You will manage major subcontracts, lead supplier relations, and ensure compliance with FAR/DFAR/ITAR in a fast-paced environment.

The role offers a hybrid schedule (2–3 days onsite in Goleta) and a 9x80 workweek with every other Friday off, supporting U.S. government subcontracts and complex procurement programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years relevant experience (or advanced degree and 3+ years).
• Experience with DoD procurement/subcontract compliance with FAR/DFAR/ITAR.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a portfolio of major subcontracts and procurement activities.
• Participate in gate reviews and capture/proposal efforts; facilitate cross-organizational relationships.
• Ensure all subcontracts and POs comply with policies/procedures and FAR/DFAR.
• Perform procurement and supplier management for U.S. Government subcontracts.
• Administer high-dollar FFP/Cost Type subcontracts from $100K to >$50M.
• Develop sourcing and procurement activities from development through production and close out.
• Develop tactical and strategic supplier relationships and monitor supply to support MRP.
• Lead negotiations, RFPs, and multi-functional negotiation teams.

Skills

Procurement management

Subcontracts

RFP development

Negotiation

FAR/DFAR compliance

ITAR compliance

Security clearance readiness

Citizenship requirement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

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. At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. Raytheon is looking for an experienced Principal Procurement Specialist to join its exciting and growing Electronic Warfare Systems (EWS) Acquisitions team in Goleta, CA. This position will support the Advanced Products & Solutions SBU (Strategic Business Unit) and reports directly to the Sr. Manager of Procurement and Subcontracts for EWS.

What You Will Do:

• In this role, you will develop and manage a portfolio of major subcontracts and procurement activities.
• You will participate in gate reviews and capture/proposal efforts, as well as facilitate relationships across organizations and suppliers.
• You will ensure all subcontracts and purchase orders are fully compliant to policies/procedures and to the Federal Acquisition Regulations.
• Perform procurement and supplier management functions in support of U.S. Government subcontracts.
• Administer and care for high dollar FFP/Cost Type major subcontracts from $100K to in excess of $50M in value.
• Develop the overall sourcing and procurement activities from development through production and final contract close out.
• Develop tactical and strategic aspects of supplier relationships.
• Monitor and care for incoming supply of materials to fully support MRP and self-guided demand; includes interface with functional and internal support organizations, such as Integrated Product Teams (IPT), Engineering, Production Control, Operations and Material Program Managers, and Program Office.
• Develop supply chain strategies and alternatives.
• Develop solutions to problems of unusual complexity that require a high degree of ingenuity and creativity.
• Perform risk analysis including identifying supply chain risks, opportunities, potential impacts, and mitigation plans.
• Lead the supplier management team and be the focal point for subcontractor performance.
• Includes: RFP generation, Review adequacy of requirements flow-down; Development of negotiation strategy and lead multi-functional negotiation teams; Negotiation of price, delivery, payments and all contractual terms; Purchase order Placement and maintenance; Earned Value Management; Milestone monitoring and completion assessments.
• Communicate clearly, be proactive in a very fast paced environment, flexible, innovative, work with speed and agility yet be thorough, and facilitate tasks to completion.
• This position is a hybrid role, and the candidate will work with the hiring manager to set schedule (estimate of 2-3 days per week onsite in Goleta).
• This position works a 9x80 schedule with every other Friday off.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s and a minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advance Degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years’ experience.
• Experience with DoD procurement/subcontract compliance with Public Laws, Policies, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFAR), and ITAR and import/export requirements.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience in leading formal negotiations (price, schedule, and supplier exceptions to contractual flow-down requirements, as well as standard Terms and Conditions)
• Experience with supporting procurement and subcontract management teams
• Experience working in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment
• Experience interfacing with internal customers and all levels of organization
• Experience developing and delivering presentations (verbal and/or written) to key stakeholders
• Active Security Clearance: DOD or SSBI preferred

What We Offer:

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

The salary range for this role is 95,500 USD - 181,700 USD. 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.

At RTX, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. RTX 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, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 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, hypersonic, 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, Virginia.

This position is classified as: Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

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. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.