Remote Senior Procurement Strategist

RTX; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is a leading aerospace and defense company seeking a procurement professional to negotiate and manage subcontracting for production and R&D projects. The role emphasizes risk assessment, supplier selection, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering and program teams.

As part of the RTX procurement team, you will drive supplier performance, leverage ERP systems, and ensure compliance with FAR/DFAR regulations while delivering best-value outcomes for materials and services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with at least 3 years.
• Experience with FAR and DFAR regulations.
• U.S. Person or eligible for export authorizations.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and administer various subcontract types (Firm Fixed Price, Cost Reimbursement, and Time and Materials) for production and R&D.
• Collaborate with material program management and engineering teams to define and execute procurement strategies.
• Monitor subcontractor performance metrics and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Prepare and manage subcontract documentation in compliance with policies, FAR, and DFAR regulations.
• Analyze complex supply chain challenges and develop solutions that align with organizational objectives.
• Plan and execute assigned procurement tasks independently, ensuring timely delivery of program requirements.
• Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, collaborating with senior personnel on cross-functional initiatives.
• Utilize ERP systems and standard supply chain processes to manage procurement execution.
• Conduct price analyses, support cost analyses, develop negotiation strategies, and lead negotiations to achieve best value outcomes for goods and services.
• Source, negotiate, award, and document purchases for materials, services, and supplies.
• Interface with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to address technical and program challenges, providing procurement solutions for buy technologies.

Skills

Negotiation

Subcontract management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Advanced degree in a related field

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

RTX is a leading aerospace and defense company seeking a procurement professional to negotiate and manage subcontracting for production and R&D projects. The role emphasizes risk assessment, supplier selection, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering and program teams.

As part of the RTX procurement team, you will drive supplier performance, leverage ERP systems, and ensure compliance with FAR/DFAR regulations while delivering best-value outcomes for materials and services.