Principal Procurement Specialist

About the role

Raytheon, part of RTX, is seeking an experienced Acquisition Professional to lead procurement activities for the Energetics & Propulsion Commodity team, focusing on Warheads and Pyros technologies. This role reports to the Procurement Manager and supports a broad portfolio of programs across multiple Mission Areas in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform procurement actions using integrated supply chain models in compliance with FAR/DFARS regulations and corporate requirements.
• Prepare and issue solicitations including RFQs, RFPs, and RFIs.
• Place high-dollar and high-complexity purchase orders.
• Conduct risk analysis and develop mitigation plans and solutions.
• Develop negotiation strategies and lead formal negotiations on price, delivery, and terms.
• Analyze quotations and proposals using price/cost analysis techniques.
• Manage supplier relationships, development, and performance.
• Monitor procurement reports and drive performance to meet company metric targets.
• Communicate clearly and proactively in a fast-paced environment; demonstrate flexibility, innovation, speed, and agility while maintaining thorough compliance with government and Raytheon regulations.
• Travel as required.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience, or
• An advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of procurement experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with DoD procurement/subcontract compliance including Public Laws, Policies, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS), ITAR, or import/export requirements.
• Experience with written contractual authorization/vehicles (e.g., Firm Fixed Price, Cost Plus, T&M).
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or STEM field.
• Knowledge of compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS).
• Experience analyzing cost and pricing data and determining proposal compliance (FAR 15.4).
• Experience with technical requirements of procured hardware and services including Statement of Work (SOW) review.

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.