Senior Security-Cleared Aerospace Procurement Manager

Socket.dev; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Senior Procurement Lead in the United States to oversee a team of procurement professionals, manage RFPs, negotiation strategy, and cost accountability while developing supplier relationships.

You will apply FAR/DFARS knowledge, drive spend analyses, benchmark-based negotiations, and improve workflows. This onsite role requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance. Salary range is provided for budgeting and offers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• A minimum of 10 years of supply chain, program and/or business management experience.
• At least 5 years of managerial, supervisory and leadership experience.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manages execution of procurement processes, standards, and operational plans, including RFPs, negotiations, cost accountability, and program execution.
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS, as well as commercial and military procurement practices.
• Develops and implements procurement strategies aligned with organizational and contractual objectives.
• Ensures compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and all regulatory standards.
• Leads detailed spend analyses, including category segmentation, cost modeling, price‑variance analysis, and savings tracking.
• Drives data‑supported contract negotiations using benchmark analysis, total cost models, and risk evaluations.
• Improves procurement workflows through process mapping, automation opportunities, and system optimization.
• Cultivates and maintains performance‑based supplier relationships to drive measurable results.
• Presents program status and procurement performance to senior leadership, effectively communicating across all organizational levels.
• Coaches and develops team members to ensure continuous growth and maximize their potential.

Skills

Leadership

Procurement

Negotiation

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

RTX is seeking a Senior Procurement Lead in the United States to oversee a team of procurement professionals, manage RFPs, negotiation strategy, and cost accountability while developing supplier relationships.

You will apply FAR/DFARS knowledge, drive spend analyses, benchmark-based negotiations, and improve workflows. This onsite role requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance. Salary range is provided for budgeting and offers.