Principal Specialist, Procurement

RTX•US-MS-REMOTE, MS

37d•$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. 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 a Principal Specialist that will report directly to the Acquisitions Senior Manager, supporting multiple programs within the Advanced Product Solutions (APS) Raytheon business unit. The Principal Specialist will manage low volume and medium to high complexity subcontracts (domestic) and represent the Supply Chain organization at various levels on functional and cross functional teams to drive business success. In addition, the Principal Specialist serves as the focal point for communication between internal staff and supplier cross-functional organizations for all procurement activities.

Requirements

Typically requires a University degree and 5 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advance Degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years’ experience.
Experience with reading drawing specifications.
Experience with supplier management and leading formal negotiations (price, schedule, and supplier exceptions to contractual flow downs).
Experience working within SAP software application.
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

NCMA Certification
Active DOD Clearance
Experience FAR and DFAR regulations
Experience making presentations (verbal and/or written) to key stakeholders
Experience leading executive and program level supplier reviews

Responsibilities

Negotiate and administer multiple subcontract types, to include but not limited to, Firm Fixed Price, Cost Reimbursement, Time, and Materials, as well as development/R&D efforts.
Evaluate, identify, and select suppliers that meet Raytheon requirements. Develop business partner relationship with suppliers.
Work closely with Program Office representatives and Engineering to define and implement procurement strategies and develop subcontract Statements of Work.
Solicit competitive and single/sole source proposals from prospective subcontractors, perform source selection analysis, and employ price and cost analysis techniques to make a fair and reasonable price determination.
Monitor subcontractor performance metrics and recommend/implement corrective actions as necessary. Prepare subcontract documentation in accordance with established company, customer and government FAR and DFAR regulations.