Principle Specialist, Procurement

What You Will Do: As part of our Supply Chain team, you will play a critical role in managing procurement activities to ensure compliance, efficiency, and alignment with business objectives. You will collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to support program milestones and deliver value to the organization. Lead supplier negotiations on price, schedule, and terms & conditions. Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS, company terms, 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, ensuring proper documentation and compliance packages. Identify, qualify, and conduct due diligence on suppliers, seeking alternate sources 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 cross-functional teams, including Export/Import (EXIM), Legal, and senior leadership. Qualifications You Must Have: Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. experience with and knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD) procurement/subcontract compliance, including Public Laws, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFAR), and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required. Qualifications We Prefer: experience with SAP procurement software tools, such as PRISM and APEX. 3 years of experience in purchase order management, including documentation, contract negotiation, and supplier engagement. Experience in supplier negotiations, including price, schedules, and terms & conditions, with the ability to perform and comprehend price analyses and source selection/justification. Experience with 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 and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Experience negotiating terms and conditions, with the ability to coach others in developing negotiation skills. What We Offer Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in‑person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on‑site, hybrid or remote. 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 upon 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 anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window. 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 RTX Corporation