Senior Procurement Specialist, Materials & BOM

RTX; Simpsonville (SC); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Life insurance

Job summary

RTX in Simpsonville, SC is seeking a Principal Specialist, Procurement to serve as the key liaison between program teams—supply chain, quality, operations, and engineering—and to ensure material readiness and supplier alignment to meet demanding schedules. This onsite role may require up to 10% travel and relocation.

The role involves evaluating suppliers, managing procurement execution, maintaining BOM health, and guiding cross-site supply chain initiatives.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree and minimum 3 years of experience.
• 2+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or operations support, with exposure to supplier management, material planning, and cross-functional coordination.
• Experience utilizing SAP or similar ERP systems in a supply chain or procurement environment.
• Experience supporting material readiness, supplier coordination, or Bill of Material (BOM) management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage detailed work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
• Experience coordinating supply chain activities across multiple sites or organizations.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the primary liaison for the material and supply organization, partnering with program, operations, engineering, and planning teams to guide and align supply chain processes.
• Reviews and manages a high volume and variety of materials, supplies, and services in support of program requirements.
• Evaluates bids and recommends suppliers and components aligned to program objectives, ensuring award execution through order completion.
• Coordinates supply chain activities at the Simpsonville site to maintain BOM health, part readiness, supplier alignment, and material availability.
• Partners with procurement teams to prioritize material shortages, supplier constraints, and high‑risk issues impacting production.
• Provides regular reporting to Operations leadership on supply chain performance, material readiness, supplier risks, and mitigation plans.
• Analyses complex supply chain challenges, applying sound judgment to develop solutions aligned with established policies and organizational objectives.
• Plans and executes assigned work independently, establishing priorities and managing activities to meet program timelines and deliverables.
• Serves as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, collaborating with senior personnel on cross‑functional supply chain initiatives.
• Utilizes ERP systems and standard supply chain processes to manage procurement execution and drive material outcomes across assigned commodities and programs.

Skills

Supply chain experience

ERP systems

Supplier coordination

Communication skills

Multisite coordination

Education

University degree

Advanced degree

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

RTX in Simpsonville, SC is seeking a Principal Specialist, Procurement to serve as the key liaison between program teams—supply chain, quality, operations, and engineering—and to ensure material readiness and supplier alignment to meet demanding schedules. This onsite role may require up to 10% travel and relocation.

The role involves evaluating suppliers, managing procurement execution, maintaining BOM health, and guiding cross-site supply chain initiatives.