Sr Analyst, Procurement - Buyer
About The Position
Raytheon is seeking a Senior Analyst, Procurement - Buyer to manage procurement activities for an assigned commodity of products. The role prepares purchase orders and supporting documentation in compliance with departmental policies and applicable FAR/DFAR/ITAR regulations, and tracks supplier deliveries across multiple programs. The Buyer manages procurement from development through closeout and works to align supplier commitments with program schedules. The position is onsite in Westford, Massachusetts. It involves working with internal teams and suppliers in a dynamic, high-volume environment, supporting procurement effectiveness, strategic initiatives, and compliance. Domestic travel may be required up to 10%.
Requirements
- Typically requires a BS/BA degree and 2 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree.
- Two years of prior buying experience.
- Knowledge of government regulations, including FAR, DFAR, ITAR, and CUI.
- U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under the program or contract.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to work closely with internal customers, including Operations, Program Management, Engineering, and Quality.
- Support Raytheon initiatives and KPIs such as Supplier OTD, cost savings, and continuous improvement events.
- Adherence to Supply Chain processes, standards, and operational plans in support of procurement goals.
- Proficiency in SAP, Excel, and Word; experience with SAP.
- Advanced Excel skills for managing large data sets and requisition lines.
- Ability to solve problems and develop risk mitigation plans.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Team-oriented and an active participant.
- Ability to self-manage.
- Strong work ethic and ability to multitask.
- Willingness to travel domestically, potentially up to 10%.
Responsibilities
- Manage the full Purchase Order lifecycle, including supplier selection, RFQ/RFP submission, quote receipt and analysis, negotiation, PO documentation, and resolution of supplier issues and delivery concerns.
- Process non-product and overhead purchase requirements and support low-dollar production orders.
- Monitor and update open orders, communicate delivery status changes to Operations and Program teams, and escalate expediting as needed to maintain schedules.
- Identify and qualify new sources of supply with Supplier Quality and Engineering, supporting supplier onboarding and compliance with organizational standards.
- Submit compliant RFQs, perform price analyses, negotiate fair pricing, and support proposals by evaluating supplier quotations.
- Participate in program and supplier reviews and foster strong supplier and customer relationships.
- Assist team members in a high-volume, fast-paced procurement environment.
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
- Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
