Remote Procurement Lead — Defense & Subcontracts

RTX; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

parantal leave

paid time off

holidays

Job summary

RTX Corporation is seeking a Procurement Manager in the US remote to lead supplier relationships, manage complex procurements, and ensure compliance with FAR/DFAR. You will negotiate terms, administer subcontracts, and collaborate with Finance, Program Management, Engineering, and Material PMs to meet program goals.

You will drive performance, mentor junior staff, and travel up to 10% as required to support programs across diverse defense initiatives.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years of experience, or a minimum of 5 years of experience with an advanced degree.
• Experience in leading and managing procurement processes, projects, and tactics in a procurement work area.
• Experience with supplier management, including performance management, relationship management, and supplier recovery efforts.
• Experience managing various contract types including CPFF and FFP purchase orders (FAR/DFAR) with build-to-print/specifications and Statements of Work (SOWs).
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement efforts for multiple programs, fostering relationships with suppliers and administering subcontracts throughout the acquisition lifecycle, from requirements generation to product delivery and payment.
• Manage supplier performance, including proactive supplier management, leadership engagements, and supplier recovery efforts.
• Issue and resolve conflicts of medium to high complexity in compliance with regulatory (FAR/DFAR) and corporate requirements for various subcontract types, including Cost Types, Firm Fixed Price, and Time & Materials.
• Prepare, issue, evaluate, and manage Requests for Quotations/Proposals (RFQs/RFPs).
• Conduct price and cost analyses, negotiate contractual terms (e.g., price, delivery schedules, payment terms), and mitigate supplier risks.
• Administer and manage high-value and complex material and service procurements, including purchase orders and subcontracts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Finance, Program Management, Engineering, and Material Program Managers, to identify solutions to sourcing challenges.
• Provide procurement and supplier management support for U.S. Government and Commercial contracts.
• Monitor procurement reports and drive performance to meet company metric targets.
• Assist in training and mentoring procurement team members as needed.
• Travel up to 10% as required.

Skills

Procurement management

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance (FAR/DFAR)

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Project

EVMS

SAP

Job description

RTX Corporation is seeking a Procurement Manager in the US remote to lead supplier relationships, manage complex procurements, and ensure compliance with FAR/DFAR. You will negotiate terms, administer subcontracts, and collaborate with Finance, Program Management, Engineering, and Material PMs to meet program goals.

You will drive performance, mentor junior staff, and travel up to 10% as required to support programs across diverse defense initiatives.