Principal Procurement Specialist

Date Posted:

2026-09-02



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-AZ-REMOTE



Position Role Type:

Remote



U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

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



Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required



Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. 
 

Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
 

What You Will Do:

• Lead complex contract negotiations for existing and new supplier partnerships, ensuring compliance with government and company policies (FAR, DFAR, ITAR, and CPSR requirements)
• Develop and execute souring and procurement strategies from development phase through production / sustainment, focused on meeting program requirements, budget targets, and delivery schedules
• Prepare FFP, CPFF purchase orders (POs) and PO documentation in accordance with company directives, prime contract flow downs, government regulations, and public law. Post-award management of POs to be handled in accordance with company directives and work instructions.
• Develop and execute alternate sourcing strategies in alignment to company program demand, partnering cross-functionally on assessment of capabilities and capacity
• Partner with suppliers and internal cross-functional and program teams to align strategic and technical roadmaps to supplier capabilities and capacity.
  Identification and development of risk mitigation & opportunity action plans in the supply base to ensure program continuity
• Performs cost and price analysis, develops negotiation strategies, and leads negotiations.
• Establish and execute terms & conditions for new energetics & propulsion commodity suppliers
• Manage course of action to establish new suppliers as an RTX approved supplier
• Lead the development and negotiation of collaborative agreements with suppliers, such as Master Terms Agreements (MTAs), Long-Term Agreements (LTAs), pricing agreements, partnership agreements, bailment, etc., with implementation to secure supply chain stability and cost optimization
• Partner with international subcontracts team, as required, to execute purchase orders with international suppliers in commodity
   

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University degree and 5 years of experience in USG/DoD procurement, subcontracts, or Supply Chain Management or an Advanced degree in a related field and 3 years relevant experience.
• Experience negotiating complex contracts (e.g. FFP, CPFF, CPAF, IDIQ, OTA) and managing critical supplier constraints
• Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFAR)
• Experience in developing and executing Supplier Statements of Work (SSOWs), request for proposals, Best Value Source Selection (BVSS), supplier agreements execution, and supplier negotiations with medium/high complexity
• Experience and/or knowledge of resource planning software (SAP / PRISM) 
   

Qualifications We Prefer

• Knowledge of end-to-end product life-cycle management through a supply chain organization
• Experience leading subcontract management processes for both build-to-print and build-to performance specifications development efforts
• Experience driving favorable outcome / contract terms while maintaining strong supplier & cross functional relationships
• Experience transitioning product to new suppliers

Learn More & Apply Now
 

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:
 

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will 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.
 

The salary range for this role is $ 90,000 - $106,000.  The salary range 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. 

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

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.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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