Principal Specialist, Procurement (Hybrid)

RTX•Farmington, TX

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

RTX is hiring a Principal Specialist, Procurement, for its Enterprise Services Procurement organization as part of the Test Systems Team. The role sources and acquires materials and services for complex test systems and equipment, and manages supplier performance and purchase orders throughout their life cycle for DoD, FMS, DCS, and internal spend. The position is hybrid, with regular work both onsite and offsite. Eligible candidates must live within commuting distance of Richardson, Texas; Farmington, Connecticut; Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Andover, Massachusetts; McKinney, Texas; or Tucson, Arizona. The onsite-work ratio will be determined in partnership with the employee’s leader. U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens may access information under the program or contract. No security clearance is required. The salary range is $95,500–$181,700. Hired applicants may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, an employee assistance program, the Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Eligibility and benefits depend on the business unit and any applicable collective-bargaining agreement. Annual short- and/or long-term incentive compensation may also be available, depending on position level and other factors; such payments are not guaranteed.

Requirements

University degree or equivalent experience and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 3 years of experience.
Experience and knowledge of DoD procurement and subcontract compliance, including Public Laws, policies, FAR/DFAR, and ITAR.
Experience negotiating terms and conditions.
Experience managing purchase orders and related documentation.
Contract negotiation experience with internal stakeholders across the businesses and with external suppliers.
U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP procurement software tools such as PRISM and APEX.
Experience negotiating supplier price, schedules, and terms and conditions, including performing and understanding price analyses and source selection or justification.
Experience with supply chain management systems and SAP purchasing tools, including procurement processes, purchasing data, and sourcing and purchasing activities.
Experience engaging senior management, cross-functional teams, and program leaders to communicate business requirements, provide updates, and support strategic decisions.
Ability to communicate complex business matters, manage competing deadlines, adapt to changing priorities, and lead cross-functional activities.
Ability to make timely, data-driven decisions, manage multiple concurrent priorities, and deliver results in a fast-paced business environment.
Experience developing supplier negotiation strategies and coaching or mentoring others on negotiation practices.

Responsibilities

Lead supplier negotiations on price, schedule, and terms and conditions.
Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS, RTX terms, and export/import regulations.
Review Statements of Work (SOWs) and develop PIAs and NDAs.
Manage proposal and quotation activities, documentation, and compliance packages.
Identify and qualify suppliers, conduct due diligence, and seek alternate suppliers as needed.
Conduct cost, price, and best-value analyses to support sourcing decisions.
Oversee post-award supplier performance in alignment with business unit directives.
Drive supplier engagement to meet critical program milestones.
Balance strategic planning with daily tactical execution.
Collaborate with EXIM, Legal, and senior leadership.
Manage purchase orders and supplier performance throughout their life cycle.

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, depending on position level and other factors; payments are not guaranteed.