Principal Specialst, International Procurement (Remote)

RTX•US-AZ-REMOTE, AZ

1d•$86,800 - $165,200•Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience
Previous procurement experience
The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience working in Cross-Functional Team (CFT), Integrated Product Team (IPT) and/or project or program management
Master’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering or related field
Demonstrated knowledge / compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS) or within other heavily regulated industries such as pharmaceutical, medical, aviation or automotive.
Experience in written contractual authorization/vehicles (Cost Plus, Firm Fixed Price etc.)
Analyzing Cost/Pricing Data to determine proposal compliance (FAR 15.4) and/or experience executing a competitive procurement including development of evaluation criteria
Understanding technical requirements of procured hardware and services including Statement of Work (SOW) review
Familiarity with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
Knowledge of import/ export compliance requirements for international business partners
Experience procuring complex assemblies for military applications
Experience in negotiating terms and conditions
Easily adapts between strategic and tactical tasks
Ability to influence team decisions and outcomes
Experience in working with development type of procurement
SAP based environment experience
Experience implementing/executing supplier recovery efforts

Responsibilities

Ensuring accurate and complete requirements for materials and services are communicated to suppliers.
Understand and execute all Export/Import Requirements including supporting telecons, face to face meetings, and all Export/Import documentation and reporting
Analyze supplier quotes/ proposals and perform complex Cost & Price Analysis
Negotiate reasonable prices based on price and cost analysis as well as terms and conditions negotiations
Place Letter subcontracts, Purchase Orders, and facilitate Change Management on contracts including documentation in EPAD system
Managing and reporting on supplier performance in the areas of cost, quality and schedule performance as well as material sales reporting
Prepare and issue requests for proposals based on required technical, quality, delivery, and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirement
Manages all metrics related to the desk
Contributes to improvement to processes, systems or products
Manage a high-volume desk in a fast paced environment while consistently meeting accuracy and performance metrics
Perform price/cost analysis techniques and place Firm Fixed Price, Letter Subcontracts and cost type POs in accordance with FAR/DFARS
Proactively manage suppliers to ensure on time delivery by obtaining accurate status, implement proper oversight and recovery efforts
Present Root Cause and Corrective Actions to leadership team based on metrics performance and supplier issues
Develop negotiation strategies and lead formal negotiations (Price, Delivery, scope, Terms & Conditions)
Work closely with the Program and other functional groups (Operations, Quality, Engineering, Program Management, etc) to achieve objectives