Principal Specialist, Procurement

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🤠 Texas – Remote

🤠 Texas – Remote

💵 $86.8k - $165.2k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🛒 Procurement

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RTX

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10,000+ employees

Founded 2020

🏭 Manufacturing

💼 Consulting

📦 Logistics

Manufacturing • Consulting • Logistics

RTX is a globally recognized aerospace and defense company dedicated to transformative technologies and era-defining innovation. It operates through various businesses, including Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon, with a focus on sustainable, connected flight and smarter defense systems. RTX is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion across the company and aims to solve the world’s most complex problems with cutting-edge technology and talent. Additionally, RTX is involved in significant projects like upgrading the F135 Engine Core and developing missile-defense systems. The company emphasizes corporate responsibility and sustainable practices.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the end-to-end procurement process, from sourcing vendors through purchase-order management and post-payment closure. • Identify qualified vendors while ensuring compliance with ITAR and Controlled Goods requirements. • Secure Non-Disclosure or Proprietary Information Agreements before releasing drawings or controlled documents when necessary. • Prepare and issue RFQs, validate quotation compliance, compare price and delivery, and select optimal sources. • Create and manage purchase orders in compliance with contractual and quality terms and conditions. • Monitor purchase orders, address delivery delays and service issues, and manage financial impacts. • Maintain electronic records, generate weekly progress reports, and monitor metrics. • Contribute to procurement strategies, department procedures, and supply-chain process improvements. • Reconcile purchase and invoice discrepancies. • Participate in department and operational meetings, coordinate vendor issues, and support compliance reporting. • Maintain data discipline in the SCM MRP/ERP environment. • Build and maintain positive, ethical customer and vendor relationships. • Follow workplace operating, environmental health, and safety procedures and guidelines.

🎯 Requirements

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced Degree and 3 years of experience. • U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required. • U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. • 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) • Proven ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal internal customers. • 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. • 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. • Ability to perform effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced, changing environment.

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Life insurance • Short-term disability • Long-term disability • 401(k) match • Flexible spending accounts • Flexible work schedules • Employee assistance program • Employee Scholar Program • Parental leave • Paid time off • Holidays • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (eligibility dependent on position level and collective-bargaining coverage)