Principal Specialist, Procurement - Buyer. Job in Westford LilyLifestyle Jobs

Date Posted: 2026-04-30 Country: United States of America Location: US-MA-WESTFORD-WFD7 7 Technology Park Dr BLDG 7 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required We are seeking a Principal Specialist - Buyer to join our team. This role is responsible for preparing purchase orders and support documentation in compliance with departmental policies and FAR/DFAR/ITAR regulations. This person will have their own commodity of products to purchase and track delivery on. Key duties include issuing POs across multiple programs, managing all phases of procurement (from development through closeout), and ensuring supplier delivery commitments align with program schedules. Your key responsibilities will be submitting compliant RFQs, performing price analyses, and negotiating for fair pricing, supporting proposals by requesting, analyzing, and evaluating supplier quotations, participating in program and supplier reviews, as well as continuous improvement initiatives, building and maintaining professional relationships with Customers and Suppliers, and assisting team members with procurement activities in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment. Advanced Excel skills are required to efficiently manage large data sets and requisition lines. Strong organizational and multitasking abilities are necessary to handle parallel program activities. This role offers a dynamic environment where you’ll contribute to strategic initiatives while ensuring procurement effectiveness and compliance. This role will be ONSITE in Westford, MA.

NO RELOCATION WILL BE PROVIDED.

What You Will Do As a Principal Specialist - Buyer, you will manage Purchase Orders from supplier selection to RFP/RFQ submission, quote receipt, analyzing quote, negotiating quote, documenting PO, and monitoring supplier issues and delivery. Actively monitor open orders, update status, and ensure that Operations and Program personnel are notified of any delivery date changes; elevate to expedite when necessary. Seek new sources of supply when necessary. This involves working closely with Supplier Quality and Engineering to complete necessary processes for adding a new, qualified supplier. Ability to successfully manage long‑term supplier relationships. Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a University Degree in project management, business administration, engineering or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience. Two years of prior Buying Experience. Working knowledge of government regulations (FAR/DFAR/ITAR/CUI). U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Qualifications We Prefer Ability to work closely with internal customers (Operations, PM, Engineering, Quality, etc.). Support Raytheon's 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. Proficient in SAP, Excel, Word. Advanced Excel skills to efficiently manage large data sets and requisition lines. Experienced in SAP. Able to solve problems and develop risk mitigation plans. Strong negotiation skills. Team oriented – must be an active participant. Able to self‑manage. Strong work ethic, multitasking. Domestic Travel may be required 10%. The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD – 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 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, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent on the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr United Cerebral Palsy of Georgia