Principal Procurement Specialist

Prattwhitney; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) match

PTO and holidays

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Principal Procurement Specialist to act as the central interface between Raytheon programs and suppliers, overseeing medium to high complexity procurements. The role supports acquisition of materials, equipment, and services in a fast-paced, regulated environment, ensuring PO and agreements comply with FAR/DFARs and company policies.

Remote work-from-home option. The ideal candidate will manage negotiations, supplier relationships, and cross-functional collaboration to align

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree with 3–5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with DoD procurement/subcontract compliance (FAR/DFAR, ITAR) and U.S. export controls.
• Knowledge of SAP and MS Office Suite used in procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop business partner relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Lead procurement activities and supplier performance for programs.
• Manage complex procurements including build-to-print, performance specs, and SSOWs.
• Prepare and review RFx/RFPs/RFQs and lead best value source selections.
• Perform price/cost analysis in compliance with FAR/DFARS.
• Develop negotiation strategies and lead cross-functional negotiations with suppliers.
• Post-award supplier management to ensure program requirements are met.
• Maintain compliance with company policies and government regulations.

Skills

Procurement fundamentals

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

FAR/DFARS/ITAR knowledge

SAP

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

SSOWs

RFx

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-21 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 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 seeking an experienced Procurement professional to join our Operations and Supply Chain (OSC) organization, Advanced Production Solutions (APS) Sub-Business Unit. This Principal Procurement Specialist role will operate as the focal point of interface between Raytheon Programs and suppliers managing medium and high complexity procurements. This role will support the acquisition of materials, equipment, and services in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment. You are responsible for managing procurement activities from RFx / solicitation through purchase order placement, administration, and closeout. You will ensure all purchases orders (PO) and agreements are executed in full compliance to the FAR, DFARs, and company policies & procedures. You will represent the Supply Chain organization at various levels of functional and cross functional teams; manage and build relationships with suppliers to ensure supplier performance will be in alignment with program execution and business priorities. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong procurement fundamentals, adapt quickly to changes, sound business judgment, effective negotiation skills, and the ability to independently manage moderately complex procurement activities. This role can be filled in a variety of Raytheon hub locations and is remote work-from-home.

What You Will Do:

Develop business partner relationships with suppliers as well as internal stakeholders.

Lead procurement activities and be the focal point for supplier performance.

Lead Supplier interaction and collaboration with internal cross-functional teams to manage a variety of procurements including but not limited to build-to-print, performance specifications, Supplier Statements of Work (SSOWs), with medium/high complexity.

Participate in capture/proposal efforts, review adequacy of requirements flow-down, generate RFI/RFQ/RFPs, and lead Best Value Source Selection and down select activities.

Perform Price and/or Cost Analysis in compliance with FAR and DFARS requirement.

Develop negotiation strategy and lead multi-functional negotiation teams; negotiate price, schedule, and Terms & Conditions with suppliers/subcontractors.

Prepare purchase order documentation in compliance with FAR and DFARs regulations, prime flow downs, company policies, procedures, and command media.

Execute and manage various types of contractual activities / agreements, such as PIA, Letter Subcontracts, Long Term Agreement, Bailment, etc.

Post award PO / Supplier management to ensure meeting program requirements (quality, schedule, financial, etc.).

Communicate clearly and effectively, be proactive in a very fast paced environment; flexible, creative thinking, work with speed and agility while ensuring compliance to company and government requirements.

Minimal travel as needed.

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 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 in leading formal negotiations (price, schedule, and supplier exceptions to contractual flow-down requirements, as well as standard Terms and Conditions)

Experience with NDA/PIAs, RFx, and Purchase Orders activities.

Review proposals from prospective suppliers and analyze cost/price, technical capability, and financial viability, conduct investigations to ensure ability to perform within cost and schedule.

The ability to perform duties with minimal oversight; ability to work effectively in a fast paced and high-volume environment to meet business commitment.

Strong communication skills with demonstrated ability to influence across a matrix organization.

Experience with supplier management.

Experience with SAP and Microsoft Office Suite of Products Prior experience with multiple subcontract types including but not limited to Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time and Material (T&M), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Cost Plus Incentive Fee (CPIF) Experience with reading and understanding drawings, specifications and other engineering documents including complex SOWs Experience with proposals from prospective suppliers and analyze cost/price, technical capability, and financial viability, conduct investigations to ensure ability to perform within cost and schedule Knowledge of EXIM procurements and all the rules and regulations involved in those situations Experience with import/export regulations (ITAR/EAR)

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.

Benefits

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.

Application Window

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Company Information

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.