Principal Procurement Specialist

Raytheon; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term & short-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off and holidays

Annual Incentive programs

Job summary

RTX is seeking an experienced Acquisition Professional to lead procurement for the Energetics & Propulsion Commodity team, overseeing Warheads and Pyros programs. The role supports multiple mission areas, reports to the Procurement Manager, and requires strong FAR/DFARS compliance and supplier management in a dynamic environment.

You will perform RF/ RFQ processes, negotiate terms, analyze proposals, and ensure government compliance while driving timely results. U.S.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent with minimum 5 years relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree with minimum 3 years procurement experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with DoD procurement/subcontract compliance with FAR/DFARS, ITAR or import/export requirements.
• Experience in written contractual authorization/vehicles (Firm Fixed Price, Cost Plus, T&M, etc.).
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens can access information under this program/contract.

Responsibilities

• Perform procurement actions in compliance with FAR/DFARS and corporate requirements.
• Prepare solicitations including RFQs, RFPs, and RFs; place high-dollar purchase orders.
• Perform risk analysis and develop mitigation plans and solutions.
• Develop negotiation strategies and lead formal negotiations (Price, Delivery, Terms).
• Analyze quotations/proposals using price/cost analysis techniques.
• Manage supplier relationships, development, and performance.
• Communicate clearly and be proactive in a fast-paced environment.
• Travel as required.

Skills

Procurement experience

Risk analysis

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

University 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.

Raytheon has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Acquisition Professional who will be responsible for leading the overall procurement activities associated with the Energetics & Propulsion Commodity team, which manages the following technologies: Warheads and Pyros. You will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic growth-oriented environment that supports a broad portfolio of programs across multiple Mission Areas and reports to the Procurement Manager.

What You Will Do:

• Perform procurement actions utilizing integrated supply chain models in compliance with all FAR/DFARS regulatory and corporate requirements. Primary capabilities in procurement such as the following will be needed:
  • Preparation of all manners of solicitations including RFQs, RFPs, and RF
  • Place Purchase Orders of high dollar levels and procurement complexity
  • Perform risk analysis and develop mitigation plans and solutions to problems
  • Develop negotiation strategies and lead formal negotiations (Price, Delivery, Terms)
  • Analyze quotations/proposals utilizing price/cost analysis techniques
• Manage Supplier Relationship, Development, and Performance
• Communicate clearly and be proactive in a very fast-paced environment.
• Be flexible, innovative, work with speed and agility yet be thorough and compliant with government and Raytheon regulations, while successfully driving tasks to completion.
• Monitor procurement reports and help drive performance to meet company metric targets.
• Ability to travel as required

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’ procurement experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with DoD procurement/subcontract compliance with Public Laws, Policies, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFAR), ITAR OR import/export requirements.
• Experience in written contractual authorization/vehicles (Firm Fixed Price, Cost Plus, T&M, etc.).
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Master’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance or STEM field
• Knowledge of compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS)
• Experience in written contractual authorization/vehicles (Cost Plus, Firm Fixed Price etc.)
• Experience analyzing Cost and Pricing Data and determining proposal compliance (FAR 15.4)
• Experience with technical requirements of procured hardware and services including Statement of Work (SOW) review

The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $106,000. The salary range 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.

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.