Principal Procurement Specialist

Date Posted: 2026-08-11 | Location: US-AZ-Remote | U.S. citizenship is required for access to certain systems.

About the Role

Principal Procurement Specialist supporting the Naval Power Mechanical Commodity Team. This role provides dedicated procurement support for low-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

• Execute purchase orders and amendments within established contracts and pricing agreements
• Manage daily order health, including confirmations, scheduling, expediting, and invoice resolution
• Provide real-time updates to MPMs, PMs, and CM teams on reschedules, forecasts, and delivery impacts
• Conduct RFP/RFQ activities to support program requirements
• Manage supplier relationships for Leverage and Bottleneck suppliers
• Oversee day-to-day supplier performance across delivery, quality, responsiveness, and service levels
• Monitor & support metrics and drive corrective actions using CORE (Late-to-Place, Late-to-Dock, delinquent material)
• Provide insights to Commodity Leads to inform commodity strategies
• Review Statements of Work and internal cost estimates
• Create and manage PIA/NDA agreements
• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers and business partners
• Aid in leading proposal and quotation activities including cost/price, capability, and financial analysis
• Aid in developing negotiation strategies and lead formal negotiations on price, schedule, and terms
• Place purchase orders of varying complexity and value
• Conduct risk analysis and develop mitigation plans
• Travel to RTX facilities and supplier sites as required (25% of time)

Requirements

• Typically requires Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of prior relevant experience OR an Advanced degree and 3 years of relevant experience OR, in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations
• Background in Supply Chain, Procurement, Subcontract Management, Commodity Management, or related fields
• Positive, adaptable, and proactive approach
• Ability to lead and collaborate across multifunctional teams
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience supporting proposals and program governance
• Ability to negotiate low- to medium-complexity non-standard agreements
• Strong problem-solving and dispute-resolution capability
• Knowledge of MRP, SAP, purchase order placement, and material receipt processes
• Experience with delivery, acceptance, and invoicing of goods and services

Preferred Qualifications

• Efficient and knowledgeable in SAP and other procurement tools
• DoD procurement experience and knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS) – ability to place POs over TINA dollar threshold ($750K)
• Experience with Government purchase orders
• Negotiations and proposal experience in the areas described above
• Experience purchasing mechanical commodities

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and 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 agreements)

Pay

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The 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.

Schedule

This is a remote role. Employees in remote roles work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.