Principle Specialist, Procurement-P3

Date Posted:

2025-12-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ201: RMS AP Bldg 801 1151 East Hermans Road Building 801, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA

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:

None/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. 

Raytheon Technologies Supply Chain has an opportunity for an Acquisition Professional who thrives in a dynamic, collaborative environment. In this high visibility role, you will enjoy a high-level activity and interacting with others. You will procure material for the Raytheon Naval Power Shipboard Missiles strategic business unit. You will work very closely with external suppliers as well with internal customers including material program managers, programs, manufacturing, planning, engineering, and mission assurance /quality.

What You Will Do:

Review drawings, specifications, and purchase history to determine sourcing strategy for build to print machined parts.

Prepare and issue RFQs (requests for quotes) to suppliers, follow-up to assure understanding.

Review quotes, analyze results and determine negotiation plans / strategies as well as addressing any exceptions to flow downs, specifications, quality notes or Raytheon terms and conditions requirements.

Work together with supplier to prepare cost and pricing data in preparation for CAPA review in accordance with TINA.

Formally document purchase orders including details of summary of award; source justification; price analysis methodology; negotiation strategy and summary; performance to budget / target; and risk assessment.

Perform routine post-award management activities including PO acknowledgement, delivery status (upkeep PO notes), expedites, risk mitigation, receiving issues and invoice issues.

Support occasional program travel needs to visit supplier as needed.

Support communication meetings between suppliers and internal customers.

May be required to participate in supplier development activities.

The position is Fully Remote.

Qualifications you Must Have:

A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an advance degree and 3 years.

DoD procurement experience and knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS) – ability to place Purchase Orders over TINA dollar threshold.

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract."

Qualifications We Prefer: 

Experience communicating effectively both verbally and in writing with internal customers and suppliers.

Must be able to handle multiple decisions based on dispersion of workload, program priorities, and program directions

Proficiency to perform and comprehend price analyses, source selection/justification, with guidance as needed

Experience with negotiation of price reductions and terms and conditions

Knowledge of import / export regulations (ITAR/EAR)

SAP System or PRISM experience

Experience working in a Team environment collaborating with Material Program Managers, Operations, Quality, Production Control, Engineering etc.

Ability to learn and effectively apply new tools, processes and procedures

Ability to apply critical thinking to solve problems independently

Experience with technical requirements of procured hardware and services – including Statement of Work (SOW) review

Experience with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

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,