Principal Procurement Specialist (remote)

RTX RTX · Aerospace · phoenix, AZ +1 · Supply Chain

This role is for a Principal Procurement Specialist at RTX, a defense company. The primary responsibilities involve performing procurement actions in compliance with FAR/DFARS regulations, preparing solicitations, placing purchase orders, performing risk analysis, leading negotiations, and managing supplier relationships. The role requires a University Degree or equivalent experience with a minimum of 5 years in DoD procurement compliance with Public Laws, Policies, FAR/DFAR, ITAR, or import/export requirements. U.S. citizenship is mandatory.

What you'd actually do

  1. Perform procurement actions utilizing integrated supply chain models in compliance with all FAR/DFARS regulatory and corporate requirements.
  2. Preparation of all manner of solicitations including RFQs, RFPs, and RFI
  3. Place Purchase Orders of high dollar levels and procurement complexity
  4. Perform risk analysis and develop mitigation plans and solutions to problems
  5. Develop negotiation strategies and lead formal negotiations (Price, Delivery, Terms)

Skills

Required

  • 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.
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience with DoD procurement/subcontract compliance with Public Laws, Policies, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFAR), ITAR OR import/export requirements.
  • Experience in written contractual authorization/vehicles (Firm Fixed Price, Cost Plus, T&M, etc.).
  • U.S. citizenship is required

Nice to have

  • Master’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance or STEM field
  • Demonstrated knowledge / compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS)
  • Experience in written contractual authorization/vehicles (Cost Plus, Firm Fixed Price etc.)
  • Experience analyzing Cost and Pricing Data and determine proposal compliance (FAR 15.4)
  • Experience with technical requirements of procured hardware and services including Statement of Work (SOW) review
  • Experience with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)

What the JD emphasized

  • U.S. citizenship is required
  • FAR/DFARS regulatory
  • DoD procurement/subcontract compliance