Principal Specialist, Procurement

RTX; McKinney (TX); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX, a leading aerospace and defense company, is seeking a skilled procurement professional in a hybrid role based in Texas. You will manage supplier relationships, drive material availability, and optimize cost performance across DoD-focused programs.

Responsibilities include shaping negotiations, analyzing bids, and ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS. The role requires a DoD Top Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship, with onsite/hybrid work options in McKinney.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience, or an Advanced degree with 3 years of related experience.
• Experience with FAR/DFARS or regulated industries such as pharma, space, aviation, or automotive.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships, development, and performance.
• Meet factory MRP and financial requirements.
• Improve metrics such as Late to Place, Late to Dock, and Delinquent Material.
• Develop cost-reduction and performance-improvement plans.
• Perform high-dollar subcontract management and procurement activities.
• Prepare RFQs, RFPs, RFIs, and IDIQs.
• Analyze quotations using price/cost analysis techniques.
• Lead negotiations on price, delivery, and terms.
• Place high-dollar purchase orders and manage procurement complexity.
• Travel to supplier facilities as needed.

Skills

Supplier management

Cost analysis

Negotiation

Solicitations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Location: US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WA ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING A BLDG

Date Posted: 2026-10-27

Country: United States of America

Location: US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WA ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING A BLDG

Position Role Type: Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Top Secret

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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

• Manage Supplier Relationship, Development, and Performance
• Drive the success of meeting business factory MRP and financial requirements
• Drive the success for metrics, Late to Place, Late to Dock, Delinquent Material, etc.
• Develop plans to promote cost reduction initiatives and performance improvements to drive flawless supplier execution for RMD programs and projects
• Perform subcontract management of high dollar purchase orders utilizing integrated supply chain models in compliance with all regulatory and corporate requirements
• Primary capabilities in subcontract management such as the following will be needed
• Preparation of all manner of solicitations including RFQs, RFPs, RFI, and IDIQ
• Analyze quotations/proposals utilizing price/cost analysis techniques
• Develop negotiation strategies and lead formal negotiations (Price, Delivery, Terms)
• Place Purchase Orders of high dollar levels and procurement complexity
• Perform risk analysis and develop mitigation plans and solutions to problems
• Travel to Raytheon Technologies and supplier facilities as deemed necessary and appropriate to conduct business.

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 Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS) or within other heavily regulated industries such as pharmaceutical, medical, space, aviation, power generation or automotive.

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 Analyzing Cost and Pricing Data and determine proposal compliance
• Experience with technical requirements of procured hardware and services including Statement of Work (SOW) review
• Experience placing Purchase Orders of high dollar levels and procurement complexity
• Experienced in contributing to the successful completion of a project which enhanced performance within an area of responsibility
• SAP based environment experience
• Ability to successfully execute a competitive procurement including development of evaluation criteria

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.

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.

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.