Principle Specialist, Procurement

Prattwhitney; United States; Remote; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX Corporation seeks an experienced procurement professional to manage a high-volume desk, issue RFPs, and oversee PR to PO cycles. You will perform price/cost analysis, negotiate contracts, and coordinate with program teams to ensure on-time delivery. Travel up to 30% for supplier onsite reviews.

Preferred candidates hold a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of procurement experience, U.S. citizenship or export authorization eligibility, and familiarity with FAR/DFARS and ITAR requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 5+ years of procurement experience
• U.S. Person or eligible to obtain export authorizations
• Reference to federal acquisition regulations (FAR/DFARS) and ITAR familiarity

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume desk in a fast-paced environment and meet accuracy and performance metrics
• Prepare and issue RFPs and manage PR to PO lifecycle
• Perform price/cost analysis and place contracts and POs in line with FAR/DFARS
• Proactively manage suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and recovery efforts
• Present root cause and corrective actions based on metrics and supplier performance
• Develop negotiation strategies and lead formal negotiations (Price, Delivery, Terms)
• Collaborate with Program, Operations, Quality, Engineering to meet objectives
• Travel up to 30% and lead supplier onsite reviews

Skills

Procurement

Contract negotiation

FAR/DFARS compliance

ITAR awareness

Supplier management

SAP experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

SAP

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.

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.

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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: 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.