Principal Procurement Specialist

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About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Procurement Specialist supporting the Naval Power Mechanical Commodity Team. This role provides dedicated procurement support for low- to medium-complexity mechanical components and assemblies within a dynamic, growth-oriented environment. The Specialist will partner across a broad portfolio of programs and report directly to the Senior Procurement Manager.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specifications, Statements of Work (SOW/SSOW), and purchase history to determine sourcing strategies and technical requirements.
• Prepare and issue RFQs/RFPs, review quotes and proposals, and perform cost/price, capability, technical, and financial analyses.
• Execute purchase orders and amendments within established contracts and pricing agreements; prepare required documentation in accordance with internal procedures and government regulations.
• Manage daily order health including confirmations, scheduling, expediting, invoice resolution, and real-time schedule/delivery impact updates to MPMs, PMs, and CM teams.
• Evaluate, identify, and select suppliers; conduct supplier capability assessments, risk analyses, and develop mitigation plans.
• Lead or support negotiation strategies across price, schedule, and terms, resolving supplier exceptions to flow downs, specifications, quality notes, and Raytheon terms and conditions in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Oversee day-to-day supplier performance, including delivery, quality, responsiveness, service levels, and critical-path alignment with program milestones.
• Monitor and support CORE metrics (Late-to-Place, Late-to-Dock, delinquent material) and drive corrective actions.
• Manage supplier relationships for leverage and bottleneck suppliers and provide insights to Commodity Leads to influence commodity strategies.
• Perform routine post-award management activities including cost, schedule, and performance tracking.
• Create and manage PIA/NDA agreements.
• Support multiple General Acquisition/Subcontract efforts concurrently.
• Collaborate extensively with Program IPTs, Business EXIM, Legal, senior leaders, and participate in Gate Reviews.
• Travel to RTX facilities and supplier sites as required (up to 25–50%).

Skills

• Background in Supply Chain, Procurement, Subcontract Management, Commodity Management, or related fields.
• Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and dispute-resolution capability.
• Experience in written contractual authorization/vehicles (Cost Plus, Firm Fixed Price, etc.).
• Ability to interpret technical requirements and manage low- to medium-complexity non-standard agreements.
• Highly proactive, adaptable, and able to collaborate across multifunctional teams.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience supporting proposals and program governance.
• Knowledge of MRP, SAP/PRISM, purchase order placement, material receipt, delivery, acceptance, and invoicing processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 3 years of experience.
• Relevant experience in procurement, supply chain management, finance, or a similar discipline.
• Experience with purchase order management and supplier negotiations.
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required.

Qualifications We Prefer

• SAP/PRISM experience.
• Expertise in SOW/SSOW review and technical requirements for procured hardware and services.
• Demonstrated knowledge of FAR/DFARS requirements and proposal compliance (FAR 15.4).
• Experience with Government procurement, contracts, and processes.
• Experience with strategic procurement and integrated supply chain.
• Experience interfacing with senior leadership.
• Six Sigma or process improvement experience.
• Knowledge of import/export regulations (ITAR/EAR).
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.

Benefits

• 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.
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (dependent on role level and collective-bargaining agreement status).

Pay

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.