Senior Procurement Strategist – Contracts & Supply

Prattwhitney; Fullerton (CA); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vacation leave

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Life insurance

Job summary

RTX, in collaboration with Collins Aerospace, seeks an experienced Buyer to lead high‑value procurement activities for materials, software, and services. You will own supplier relationships, negotiate pricing, issue POs and subcontracts, and drive supply chain performance while ensuring government/commercial compliance.

The role requires a university degree with 3–5+ years of procurement experience, strong MS Office skills, and familiarity with FAR/DFAR.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• Prior Procurement experience.
• Prior experience with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Execute and manage complex, high‑visibility and high‑value IOTs, POs, and Subcontracts for materials, software, and services in support of domestic and international commercial, DoD, FAA, and FMS contracts.
• Ensure strict compliance with Government (FAR, DFAR, AMS), Customer and company requirements from R&D through low‑rate initial production, production/deployment, sustainment, and program closeout.
• Collaborate cross-functionally across IPTs including Program Management, Quality, Finance, Contracts, Global Trade and Legal.
• Identify, evaluate, manage, and maintain strong strategic relationships with suppliers, focusing on quality, reliability, and cost‑efficiency.
• Execute bid/proposal activities, PIAs/NDAs, and Teaming Agreements for new business and strategic pursuits.
• Review and assist in the development of Subcontract Statements of Work (SSOW).
• Perform in-depth price analyses, conduct due diligence/comprehensive supplier assessments, proactively identify risks & opportunities including material shortages or supplier instability, and develop contingency plans.
• Lead negotiations (price, schedule, terms/conditions)
• Manage supplier performance (cost, schedule and quality) against KPIs to drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with contractual obligations
• Support PO/Subcontract related invoice approvals, inquiries, and issues
• Meticulously review, interpret, and implement company policies, procedures, process instructions, and operational workflows with a high level of accuracy

Skills

Procurement experience

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPt

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

RTX, in collaboration with Collins Aerospace, seeks an experienced Buyer to lead high‑value procurement activities for materials, software, and services. You will own supplier relationships, negotiate pricing, issue POs and subcontracts, and drive supply chain performance while ensuring government/commercial compliance.

The role requires a university degree with 3–5+ years of procurement experience, strong MS Office skills, and familiarity with FAR/DFAR.