Principle Specialist, Procurement

Pratt & Whitney; United States; Remote; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX Corporation seeks a skilled procurement professional to manage a high-volume desk and drive timely, cost-effective sourcing for hardware and services. You will issue RFPs, lead negotiations, and guide supplier performance across programs with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with at least 3 years of experience. US citizenship is required for access to program data.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 3+ years of experience.
• U.S. Person or eligible for export authorizations; US citizenship required per program restrictions.
• Masters’ degree in supply chain, business, engineering or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume desk in a fast-paced environment with accuracy and performance metrics.
• Prepare and issue RFPs and manage the PR-to-PO lifecycle.
• Perform price/cost analysis and place Firm Fixed Price, subcontracts and cost-type POs per FAR/DFARS.
• Proactively manage suppliers to ensure on-time delivery with status updates and recovery actions.
• Present root cause analyses and corrective actions based on metrics and supplier issues.
• Develop negotiation strategies and lead formal negotiations (price, delivery, terms, scope).
• Collaborate with Program, Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Program Management to meet objectives.
• Travel up to 30% and lead supplier onsite reviews.

Skills

Price/cost analysis

Supplier management

Negotiation

High-volume procurement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Advanced degree (Masters/related)

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-28

Country: United States of America

Location: US-OH-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.

What You Will Do

Manage a high-volume desk in a fast paced environment while consistently meeting accuracy and performance metrics

Prepare and issue RFPs and execute to the PR to PO lifecycle

Perform price/cost analysis techniques and place Firm Fixed Price, Letter Subcontracts and cost type POs in accordance with FAR/DFARS

Proactively manage suppliers to ensure on time delivery by obtaining accurate status, implement proper oversight and recovery efforts

Present Root Cause and Corrective Actions to leadership team based on metrics performance and supplier issues

Develop negotiation strategies and lead formal negotiations (Price, Delivery, scope, Terms & Conditions)

Work closely with the Program and other functional groups (Operations, Quality, Engineering, Program Management, etc) to achieve objectives

Travel as required (up to 30%) and lead supplier onsite reviews.

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.

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

Masters’ degree in supply chain, business, engineering or related field

Experience in working with development type of procurement

Experience managing a high volume, quick turn procurement desk

SAP based environment experience

Experience with technical requirements of procured hardware and services – including Statement of Work (SOW), build to spec and build to print procurements

Experience implementing/executing supplier recovery efforts

Experience with executing FFP and Cost Plus Fixed Fee contracts

Familiarity with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)

Demonstrated knowledge / compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS)

Experience in written contractual authorization/vehicles (Cost Plus, Firm Fixed Price etc.)

Assess proposal compliance (FAR 15.4)

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.

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.

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