Principal Procurement Specialist (Hybrid)

Pratt & Whitney; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading aerospace and defense company as a Procurement Professional within the Enterprise Services Procurement team. This hybrid role will manage supplier negotiations and compliance while supporting important procurement processes essential for business operations. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in DoD procurement and possess strong negotiation abilities. With a robust total rewards package, this position offers the opportunity to influence high-level procurement strategies in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Flexible work schedules

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years minimum experience.
• Experience with DoD procurement compliance.
• Familiar with supplier negotiation and price analysis.

Responsibilities

• Supplier negotiations (price, schedules, terms & conditions)
• Managing procurement from sourcing to payment.
• Post-award management according to company directives.

Skills

Supplier negotiations

Compliance with U.S. Government Regulations

Price analysis

Contract negotiation

Documentation write-up

Supplier management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP procurement software

Job description

Date Posted:

2025-06-05

Country:

United States of America

Location:

TX234: Richardson 1717 CityLine 1717 East CityLine Drive Building C17, Richardson, TX, 75082 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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:

None/Not Required

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.

The following position is to join our RTX Enterprise Services team:

The Enterprise Services Procurement team is seeking a strong Procurement Professional to manage medium and high complexity external procurements in support of internaland customer requirements. The successful candidate will procure non-production goods and services in support of RTX’s business units and Corporate functions.

The Non-Product procurement team is a high volume, fast paced team that relies heavily on metrics to drive value throughout the end-to-end procurement process. Our team is comprised of procurement teams responsible for buying materials and services across a range of commodities from components and hardware through complex technical and facilities services. The procurement team manages and facilitates procurement from sourcing through payment to support our business units and corporate entities.

The ideal candidate will have experience with non-product procurement, sourcing and execution. This includes terms and conditions negotiations, supplier management, price analysis, proposal support and compliance aspects of supply chain management. Additionally, the candidate will have experience influencing suppliers and their performance while servicing business customers to a very high level of service excellence.

What You Will Do

• Supplier negotiations (price, schedules and terms & conditions)
• Well-versed in supply chain compliance, including in-depth knowledge of U.S. Government Acquisition Regulations (FAR, DFARS), Raytheon terms and conditions and export/import requirements.
• Review of SOW’s (Statements of Work)
• Creating PIA/NDA’s
• Obtaining Proposal/Quotation activities
• Documentation write-up
• Developing compliance packages
• Selecting qualified suppliers and perform Due diligence
• Seeking alternate suppliers (when applicable)
• Best value, cost and price analysis
• Post-award management in accordance with company directives and Business Unit work instructions.
• Significant supplier interaction in collaboration with Business and Programs
• Managing supplier's critical path in support of key program milestones
• Strategic planning while supporting daily tactical and detailed activities
• Engage with Business EXIM, Legal,&Sr. Leaders

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years minimum experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience in the following:
  • Experience with DoD procurement/subcontract compliance with Public Laws, Policies, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFAR), and ITAR along with experience negotiating terms and conditions
  • Using SAP procurement software tools, such as PRISM and APEX
  • Purchase Order management, including documentation, and contract negotiation experience (internal, across the businesses; external with suppliers)
  • Supplier negotiations (price, schedules and terms & conditions) with the proficiency to perform and comprehend price analyses, source selection/justification

Qualifications We Prefer

• Working knowledge of Raytheon’s various supply chain systems and the SAP PRISM purchasing tool
• Ability to effectively interface with senior management on major matters pertaining to its policies, plans, and objectives along with the ability to develop peer relationships with senior executives, cross functional teams, customers, and program manager
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously excellent communication skills, ability to adapt to change, influential speaking and leadership skills – influence, presence, ability to interface internally and with suppliers
• Must be able to handle multiple decisions based on workload dispersion and customer priorities with the ability to multi-task and perform in a dynamic, fast paced, changing environment
• Strong working knowledge of negotiating terms and conditions, with the ability to coach and develop employees’ ability to negotiate terms and conditions independently

What We Offer

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

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Work Location

This is a hybrid role, eligible candidates must reside within commuting distance of Richardson, TX or Tucson, AZ .
Relocation Eligible: No

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:
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.

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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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