Principal Procurement Specialist

RTX • Mckinney, TX

4d • Remote

About The Position

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. Raytheon is seeking an experienced Procurement professional to join our Operations and Supply Chain (OSC) organization, Advanced Production Solutions (APS) Sub-Business Unit. This Principal Procurement Specialist role will operate as the focal point of interface between Raytheon Programs and suppliers managing medium and high complexity procurements. You will be responsible for developing sourcing and negotiation strategies with key suppliers, develop a portfolio of subcontracts and procurement activities. You will ensure all purchases orders (PO) and agreements are executed in full compliance to the FAR, DFARs, and company policies & procedures. You will represent the Supply Chain organization at various levels of functional and cross functional teams; manage and build relationships with suppliers to ensure supplier performance will be in alignment with program execution and business priorities. This role can be filled in a variety of Raytheon hub locations and is remote work-from-home.

Requirements

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s and a minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advance Degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years’ experience.
• Experience with DoD procurement/subcontract compliance with Public Laws, Policies, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFAR), and ITAR and import/export requirements
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62"

Nice To Haves

• Experience in leading formal negotiations (price, schedule, and supplier exceptions to contractual flow-down requirements, as well as standard Terms and Conditions)
• Experience with NDA/PIAs, RFx, and Purchase Orders activities.
• Review proposals from prospective suppliers and analyze cost/price, technical capability, and financial viability, conduct investigations to ensure ability to perform within cost and schedule.
• The ability to perform duties with minimal oversight; ability to work effectively in a fast paced and high-volume environment to meet business commitment.
• Strong communication skills with demonstrated ability to influence across a matrix organization.
• Experience with supplier management.
• Experience with SAP and Microsoft Office Suite of Products
• Prior experience with multiple subcontract types including but not limited to Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time and Material (T&M), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Cost Plus Incentive Fee (CPIF)
• Experience with reading and understanding drawings, specifications and other engineering documents including complex SOWs
• Experience with proposals from prospective suppliers and analyze cost/price, technical capability, and financial viability, conduct investigations to ensure ability to perform within cost and schedule
• Knowledge of EXIM procurements and all the rules and regulations involved in those situations
• Experience with import/export regulations (ITAR/EAR)

Responsibilities

• Develop business partner relationships with suppliers as well as internal stakeholders.
• Lead procurement activities and be the focal point for supplier performance.
• Lead Supplier interaction and collaboration with internal cross-functional teams to manage a variety of procurements including but not limited to build-to-print, performance specifications, Supplier Statements of Work (SSOWs), with medium/high complexity.
• Participate in capture/proposal efforts, review adequacy of requirements flow-down, generate RFI/RFQ/RFPs, and lead Best Value Source Selection and down select activities.
• Perform Price and/or Cost Analysis in compliance with FAR and DFARS requirement.
• Develop negotiation strategy and lead multi-functional negotiation teams; negotiate price, schedule, and Terms & Conditions with suppliers/subcontractors.
• Prepare purchase order documentation in compliance with FAR and DFARs regulations, prime flow downs, company policies, procedures, and command media.
• Execute and manage various types of contractual activities / agreements, such as PIA, Letter Subcontracts, Long Term Agreement, Bailment, etc.
• Post award PO / Supplier management to ensure meeting program requirements (quality, schedule, financial, etc.).
• Communicate clearly and effectively, be proactive in a very fast paced environment; flexible, creative thinking, work with speed and agility while ensuring compliance to company and government requirements.
• Minimal travel as needed.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees