Principal Specialist, Procurement

Date Posted:

2026-03-30

Country:

United States of America

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. 

Raytheon Operation & Supply Chain (OSC) offers an excellent opportunity to join our energetic, and collaborative environment in support of the dynamic and growth-oriented Procurement department for Naval Power (NP) procurement team. In this role, you will foster relationship with suppliers, administer subcontracts in a fashion consistent with integrated supply chain models, recognizing the role and value of each participant through the acquisition life cycle from requirements generation through product delivery, product support, and payment for products and services.  You will engage in supplier performance, relationship management, strategic sourcing as well as facilitate complex business agreements in support of the various contracts.

What You Will Do:

Manage a high-volume desk in a fast paced environment while consistently meeting accuracy and performance metrics

Prepare and issue RFPs and execute to the PR to PO lifecycle

Perform price/cost analysis techniques and place Firm Fixed Price, Letter Subcontracts and cost type POs in accordance with FAR/DFARS

Proactively manage suppliers to ensure on time delivery by obtaining accurate status, implement proper oversight and recovery efforts

Present Root Cause and Corrective Actions to leadership team based on metrics performance and supplier issues

Develop negotiation strategies and lead formal negotiations (Price, Delivery, scope, Terms & Conditions)

Work closely with the Program and other functional groups (Operations, Quality, Engineering, Program Management, etc) to achieve objectives

Travel as required (up to 30%) and lead supplier onsite reviews

Qualifications you Must Have:

Typically requires a Bachelor’s and a minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advance Degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years’ experience.

U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62"

Qualifications We Prefer:

Masters’ degree in supply chain, business, engineering or related field

Experience in working with development type of procurement

Experience managing a high volume, quick turn procurement desk

SAP based environment experience

Experience with technical requirements of procured hardware and services – including Statement of Work (SOW), build to spec and build to print procurements

Experience implementing/executing supplier recovery efforts

Experience with executing FFP and Cost Plus Fixed Fee contracts

Familiarity with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)

Demonstrated knowledge / compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS)

Experience in written contractual authorization/vehicles (Cost Plus, Firm Fixed Price etc.)

Assess proposal compliance (FAR 15.4)

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-si