Principal Procurement Specialist

Location: US-AZ-REMOTE

 Position Role Type: Remote

 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 At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.  Our Supply Chain organization has an opportunity for a procurement professional who thrives in a fast-paced and challenging environment. You will be a part of complex acquisition activities in a collaborative environment as part of our Land and Air Defense procurement team. In this role, you will be responsible for the overall activities to purchase material supporting the Raytheon business unit. You will work very closely with external suppliers as well with internal customers and functional areas to support a broad portfolio of programs across Raytheon.

Review drawings, specifications, and purchase history to determine sourcing strategy Review Supplier Statement of Work (SSOW) documents and work with other functional organizations to develop and revise the documents, when needed Prepare and issue RFQs/RFPs (requests for quote/requests for proposal) Review quotes/proposals and analyze results Plan negotiation strategies and lead the negotiations Address any exceptions to flow downs, specifications, quality notes, or Raytheon terms and condition requirements by collaborating with cross-functional program contacts Gather and file required documentation for purchase orders per internal procedures Perform routine post-award management activities Significant supplier interaction in collaboration with Commodity Performance Leads (CPLs) Able to support travel (up to 25%) Qualifications you Must Have: Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience Previous procurement experience U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

We Prefer: Experience in Government procurement SAP experience Ability to analyze Cost and Pricing data and determine proposal compliance (FAR 15.4) Demonstrated knowledge / compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS) Ability to understand technical requirements for procured hardware and services including Statement of Work (SOW) review Ability to multi-task and perform effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced, changing environment Proven ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

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