Principal Specialist, Procurement
About The Position
As a Principal Specialist in Procurement at Raytheon, you will lead procurement efforts, manage supplier relationships, and collaborate across teams to support business objectives and program milestones. The role involves driving supplier engagement, ensuring compliance with procurement regulations, and balancing strategic planning with daily execution. You will lead supplier negotiations, manage proposals and quotations, conduct supplier due diligence and sourcing analyses, and oversee supplier performance after award. You will also work with cross-functional partners, including EXIM, Legal, and senior leadership.
Requirements
- Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of experience, or an advanced degree and at least 3 years of experience.
- Experience in DoD procurement/subcontract compliance with Public Laws, FAR/DFARS, and ITAR, including negotiating terms and conditions.
- Experience with SAP procurement software tools, such as PRISM and APEX.
- U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations.
Nice To Haves
- At least 5 years of experience with purchase order management, including documentation and contract negotiation across internal teams and external suppliers.
- Experience with supplier negotiations on price, schedules, and terms and conditions, and the ability to perform and understand price analyses and source selection/justification.
- Proficiency in RTX supply chain systems and SAP PRISM purchasing tools.
- Experience engaging senior management, cross-functional teams, and program leaders on key business matters.
- Ability to make timely decisions, manage multiple priorities, and perform in a dynamic environment.
- Experience coaching others in developing negotiation skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead supplier negotiations on pricing, schedules, and terms and conditions.
- Ensure compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS), company policies, and export/import regulations.
- Review Statements of Work (SOWs) and develop Proprietary Information Agreements (PIAs) and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs).
- Manage proposal and quotation activities, documentation, and compliance packages.
- Identify and qualify suppliers, conduct due diligence, and seek alternatives as needed.
- Perform cost, price, and best-value analysis to support sourcing decisions.
- Oversee post-award supplier performance in alignment with business unit directives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including EXIM, Legal, and senior leadership, to achieve program objectives.
- Balance strategic planning with daily tactical execution to meet critical program milestones.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 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
- Holidays
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available, subject to eligibility and other factors.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
