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RTX

Manufactures jet engines, avionics, missiles

Principal Specialist - Procurement

Procurement & SourcingPosted on Nov 3
Full-timeTexas, USA$86.8k - $165.2k

About the Job

Requirements

  • Typically requires a bachelor's degree and a minimum of five years of experience, or a minimum of three years of experience with an advanced degree.
  • Experience using SAP for procurement or supply chain management.
  • Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
  • U.S. citizenship is required for access to information under the program or contract.
  • U.S. person status or eligibility to obtain necessary export authorizations is required.

Responsibilities

  • Place purchase orders and manage the procurement lifecycle from request to fulfillment.
  • Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Lead supplier meetings to address performance, resolve issues, and ensure alignment with contractual obligations.
  • Use FAR Part 15 price analysis techniques to perform cost and price evaluations.
  • Present findings, root cause analyses, and corrective action plans to leadership.
  • Coordinate and lead meetings with internal teams and suppliers to ensure program objectives are met.
  • Maintain organization to manage procurement activities efficiently.
  • Foster collaboration across teams to achieve shared goals.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience presenting findings or updates to leadership teams.
  • Experience with FAR Part 15 price analysis techniques.
  • DoD procurement experience and working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations.
  • Strong negotiation skills, including the ability to lead formal negotiations and teleconferences concerning price, schedule, and supplier exceptions to contractual flow-down requirements.
  • Proficiency in performing and understanding price and cost analysis, source selection and justification, and supplier quotation analysis.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with internal customers and all levels of management.
  • Leadership skills, including influence, presence, and the ability to interface internally and externally with suppliers.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically.

About the Company

RTX

Manufactures jet engines, avionics, missiles

RTX operates in aerospace and defense with three main units: Pratt & Whitney jet engines, Collins Aerospace avionics and flight systems, and Raytheon defense systems. Jet engines provide thrust for commercial and military aircraft, avionics manage cockpit controls and navigation, and Raytheon builds missiles, radar, and sensing platforms. It differentiates itself by offering an integrated, end-to-end portfolio across both commercial aviation and national defense under one corporate roof, built on the legacy of Raytheon and UTC. Its goal is to help customers fly more efficiently and protect nations by advancing propulsion, electronics and defense tech for civilian and security needs.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Arlington County, VA
Founded
2022

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