Principal Procurement Specialist

Prattwhitney; Texas; Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Holidays

Job summary

RTX Corporation, a leading aerospace and defense company, is seeking a Principal Specialist in Procurement for a remote U.S.-based role. You will negotiate subcontracts, develop procurement strategies with IPTs, and ensure compliance with FAR/DFAR while delivering value across production and R&D programs.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience; U.S. citizenship or eligibility to obtain export authorization is required. Experience with SAP is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 5+ years of relevant procurement experience.
• Experience with FAR/DFAR regulations and U.S. export controls.
• Experience reading drawings and working with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and administer subcontracts (Firm Fixed Price, Cost Reimbursable, T&M) for production and R&D.
• Define and execute procurement strategies with IPTs and engineering teams.
• Monitor subcontractor performance metrics and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare subcontract documentation compliant with FAR/DFAR and company policies.
• Analyze supply chain challenges and develop value-driven solutions.
• Utilize ERP/SAP and standard supply chain processes to manage procurement execution.
• Source, negotiate, award, and document purchases for materials and services.

Skills

Procurement

Subcontracting

Negotiation

FAR/DFAR

ERP SAP

Supplier management

Cost analysis

IPTs liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

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:

As a Principal Specialist in Procurement, you will play a key role in managing procurement activities to support program objectives, ensure compliance, and drive value for the organization. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams and suppliers to develop and implement procurement strategies that align with business needs.

• 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 off‑site (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.

• 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
• 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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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, 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, Virginia.