Principal Procurement Specialist

RTX•Goleta, CA

4d•$95,500 - $181,700•Hybrid

About The Position

Raytheon is seeking an experienced Principal Procurement Specialist to join the Electronic Warfare Systems (EWS) Acquisitions team in Goleta, California, supporting the Advanced Products & Solutions SBU. The role reports directly to the Sr. Manager of Procurement and Subcontracts for EWS and develops and manages a portfolio of major subcontract and procurement activities. The specialist participates in gate reviews and capture and proposal efforts, builds relationships across organizations and with suppliers, and ensures subcontracts and purchase orders comply with company policies, procedures, and Federal Acquisition Regulations. The position performs procurement and supplier-management functions supporting U.S. Government subcontracts, including administration of high-value fixed-price and cost-type major subcontracts ranging from $100,000 to more than $50 million. It develops sourcing and procurement activities from development through production and contract closeout, and contributes to supplier strategies, supply continuity, and risk mitigation. The specialist leads the supplier-management team and acts as the focal point for subcontractor performance, including requests for proposals, requirements flow-down reviews, negotiation strategy and execution, purchase-order maintenance, earned value management, and milestone monitoring. This is a hybrid role, with an estimated two to three days per week onsite in Goleta; the schedule is set with the hiring manager. The position follows a 9x80 schedule, with every other Friday off. U.S. citizenship and an active, existing security clearance after the first day are required. The salary range is $95,500–$181,700. Eligible hires may receive benefits and incentive compensation, subject to applicable terms and conditions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of experience.
Experience with DoD procurement and subcontract compliance, including public laws, policies, FAR/DFAR, and ITAR and import/export requirements.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
Active and existing security clearance required after day one.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading formal negotiations involving price, schedule, supplier exceptions to contractual flow-down requirements, and standard terms and conditions.
Experience supporting procurement and subcontract-management teams.
Experience working in an Integrated Product Team environment.
Experience interfacing with internal customers and all levels of an organization.
Experience developing and delivering verbal and/or written presentations to key stakeholders.
Active DoD or SSBI security clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage a portfolio of major subcontracts and procurement activities.
Participate in gate reviews and capture and proposal efforts, and facilitate relationships across organizations and suppliers.
Ensure subcontracts and purchase orders comply with policies, procedures, and Federal Acquisition Regulations.
Perform procurement and supplier-management functions supporting U.S. Government subcontracts.
Administer high-value fixed-price and cost-type major subcontracts, from $100,000 to more than $50 million.
Develop sourcing and procurement activities from development through production and final contract closeout.
Develop tactical and strategic supplier relationships and monitor incoming material supply to support MRP and self-guided demand.
Coordinate with Integrated Product Teams, Engineering, Production Control, Operations, Material Program Managers, and Program Office personnel.
Develop supply-chain strategies and alternatives; identify risks, opportunities, potential impacts, and mitigation plans.
Lead the supplier-management team and serve as the focal point for subcontractor performance.
Generate requests for proposals and review the adequacy of requirements flow-down.
Develop negotiation strategies and lead multifunctional negotiation teams.
Negotiate price, delivery, payments, and contractual terms.
Place and maintain purchase orders; manage earned value, milestones, and completion assessments.
Communicate proactively and facilitate tasks through completion in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available, subject to eligibility and applicable conditions.