RTX · 4 days ago
Principal Procurement Specialist
RTX is a leading Aerospace and Defense company dedicated to providing advanced systems and services for various customers. The Principal Procurement Specialist will manage complex procurements, develop sourcing strategies, and ensure compliance with regulations while fostering supplier relationships.
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Responsibilities
Develop business partner relationships with suppliers as well as internal stakeholders
Lead procurement activities and be the focal point for supplier performance
Lead Supplier interaction and collaboration with internal cross-functional teams to manage a variety of procurements including but not limited to build-to-print, performance specifications, Supplier Statements of Work (SSOWs), with medium/high complexity
Participate in capture/proposal efforts, review adequacy of requirements flow-down, generate RFI/RFQ/RFPs, and lead Best Value Source Selection and down select activities
Perform Price and/or Cost Analysis in compliance with FAR and DFARS requirement
Develop negotiation strategy and lead multi-functional negotiation teams; negotiate price, schedule, and Terms & Conditions with suppliers/subcontractors
Prepare purchase order documentation in compliance with FAR and DFARs regulations, prime flow downs, company policies, procedures, and command media
Execute and manage various types of contractual activities / agreements, such as PIA, Letter Subcontracts, Long Term Agreement, Bailment, etc
Post award PO / Supplier management to ensure meeting program requirements (quality, schedule, financial, etc.)
Communicate clearly and effectively, be proactive in a very fast paced environment; flexible, creative thinking, work with speed and agility while ensuring compliance to company and government requirements
Minimal travel as needed
Qualification
Required
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
Experience with DoD procurement/subcontract compliance with Public Laws, Policies, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFAR), and ITAR and import/export requirements
U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required
Preferred
Experience in leading formal negotiations (price, schedule, and supplier exceptions to contractual flow-down requirements, as well as standard Terms and Conditions)
Experience with NDA/PIAs, RFx, and Purchase Orders activities. Review proposals from prospective suppliers and analyze cost/price, technical capability, and financial viability, conduct investigations to ensure ability to perform within cost and schedule
The ability to perform duties with minimal oversight; ability to work effectively in a fast paced and high-volume environment to meet business commitment
Strong communication skills with demonstrated ability to influence across a matrix organization
Experience with supplier management
Experience with SAP and Microsoft Office Suite of Products
Prior experience with multiple subcontract types including but not limited to Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time and Material (T&M), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Cost Plus Incentive Fee (CPIF)
Experience with reading and understanding drawings, specifications and other engineering documents including complex SOWs
Experience with proposals from prospective suppliers and analyze cost/price, technical capability, and financial viability, conduct investigations to ensure ability to perform within cost and schedule
Knowledge of EXIM procurements and all the rules and regulations involved in those situations
Experience with import/export regulations (ITAR/EAR)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
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
Company
RTX
RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.2MKey Investors
LIFT Ecosystem Accelerator
2024-02-22Grant· $0.2M
2019-06-09Acquired
2010-01-14Grant· $3M
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