Principal Procurement Specialist
Quick Summary
Lead complex contract negotiations for existing and new supplier partnerships, ensuring compliance with government and company policies (FAR, DFAR, ITAR,
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Requirements
~1 min read- Typically requires a University degree and 5 years of experience in USG/DoD procurement, subcontracts, or Supply Chain Management or an Advanced degree in a related field and 3 years relevant experience.
- Experience negotiating complex contracts (e.g. FFP, CPFF, CPAF, IDIQ, OTA) and managing critical supplier constraints
- Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFAR)
- Experience in developing and executing Supplier Statements of Work (SSOWs), request for proposals, Best Value Source Selection (BVSS), supplier agreements execution, and supplier negotiations with medium/high complexity
- Experience and/or knowledge of resource planning software (SAP / PRISM)
- Knowledge of end-to-end product life-cycle management through a supply chain organization
- Experience leading subcontract management processes for both build-to-print and build-to performance specifications development efforts
- Experience driving favorable outcome / contract terms while maintaining strong supplier & cross functional relationships
- Experience transitioning product to new suppliers
At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.
Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
Responsibilities
~2 min read- →Lead complex contract negotiations for existing and new supplier partnerships, ensuring compliance with government and company policies (FAR, DFAR, ITAR, and CPSR requirements)
- →Develop and execute souring and procurement strategies from development phase through production / sustainment, focused on meeting program requirements, budget targets, and delivery schedules
- →Prepare FFP, CPFF purchase orders (POs) and PO documentation in accordance with company directives, prime contract flow downs, government regulations, and public law. Post-award management of POs to be handled in accordance with company directives and work instructions.
- →Develop and execute alternate sourcing strategies in alignment to company program demand, partnering cross-functionally on assessment of capabilities and capacity
- →Partner with suppliers and internal cross-functional and program teams to align strategic and technical roadmaps to supplier capabilities and capacity.
Identification and development of risk mitigation & opportunity action plans in the supply base to ensure program continuity - →Performs cost and price analysis, develops negotiation strategies, and leads negotiations.
- →Establish and execute terms & conditions for new energetics & propulsion commodity suppliers
- →Manage course of action to establish new suppliers as an RTX approved supplier
- →Lead the development and negotiation of collaborative agreements with suppliers, such as Master Terms Agreements (MTAs), Long-Term Agreements (LTAs), pricing agreements, partnership agreements, bailment, etc., with implementation to secure supply chain stability and cost optimization
- →Partner with international subcontracts team, as required, to execute purchase orders with international suppliers in commodity
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Listing Details
- Posted
- September 2, 2026
- First seen
- September 30, 2026
- Last seen
- September 30, 2026
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- Trust Level
- 27%
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- October 1, 2026
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