Sr Anlyst, Procurement

RTX RTX · Aerospace · austin, TX +1 · Supply Chain

This role is for a Senior Analyst in Procurement at RTX, a defense company. The responsibilities include managing the end-to-end procurement process, sourcing vendors, ensuring compliance with regulations like ITAR, preparing RFQs, managing purchase orders, and maintaining records. The role requires a university degree or equivalent experience with at least 2 years of relevant experience, and U.S. citizenship is mandatory due to access to classified information.

What you'd actually do

  1. Take ownership of end-to-end procurement process, from sourcing vendors to managing purchase orders and closure activities post-payment.
  2. Identify qualified vendors for products and services, ensuring compliance with International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Controlled Goods requirements.
  3. Prepare and issue Requests for Quotations (RFQ), validate quotation compliance, and perform price and delivery comparisons to select the optimal source in line with company policies.
  4. Create and manage purchase orders, ensuring compliance with contractual and quality terms and conditions.
  5. Proactively monitor and manage purchase orders to ensure timely delivery, addressing any potential delays, service issues or financial impacts.

Skills

Required

  • University Degree or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience
  • U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required

Nice to have

  • Experience in Government procurement
  • SAP experience
  • Enrolled in or willing to enroll in professional supply chain certifications such as SCMA, APICS, or CSCP.
  • Strong understanding of the Supply Chain lifecycle and roles/responsibilities at different project stages.
  • Understanding of the preparation, negotiation, and monitoring of purchasing agreements as well as terms and conditions
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is essential.
  • Knowledge of business contract law, customs, freight and tax issues.
  • Understanding of purchasing concepts, negotiation tactics/techniques, and material management principles.
  • Demonstrated ability to source hard-to-find materials using multiple supply sources.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve discrepancies effectively.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently, adapt to changing priorities and manage a high volume of work efficiently.
  • Familiarity with US Government Acquisition regulations and their impact on vendors, internal and external processes.
  • Knowledge of Quality Management systems and LEAN/6Sigma methodologies is highly desirable.
  • Experience with SAP/PRISM or similar systems is an asset.
  • Ability to multi-task and perform effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced, changing environment.
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal internal customers.

What the JD emphasized

  • U.S. citizenship is required
  • International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR)