Principal Procurement Specialist

RTX

. Negotiate and administer Firm Fixed Price, Cost Reimbursement, and Time and Materials subcontracts for production and R&D efforts .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesLead💰 $86,800 - $165,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in negotiating and administering various types of subcontracts while ensuring compliance with FAR and DFAR regulations. Proficient in utilizing ERP systems for procurement execution and managing supplier relationships to achieve organizational objectives.

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Subcontract AdministrationCost AnalysisNegotiation StrategiesSupplier ManagementFAR And DFAR Compliance

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Hard Skills

Cost Reimbursement SubcontractsFirm Fixed Price SubcontractsTime And Materials SubcontractsPrice AnalysisProcurement Strategy DevelopmentSupply Chain AnalysisDrawing Specifications InterpretationNegotiation LeadershipPerformance Metrics MonitoringProcurement Documentation Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationStakeholder CommunicationProblem SolvingPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsSAP Software Applications

Industry Keywords

Integrated Product TeamsMaterial Program ManagementCross-Functional InitiativesExport Authorizations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Negotiate and administer Firm Fixed Price, Cost Reimbursement, and Time and Materials subcontracts for production and R&D efforts
Collaborate with material program management and engineering teams to define and execute procurement strategies
Monitor subcontractor performance metrics and recommend or implement corrective actions
Prepare and manage subcontract documentation in compliance with company policies, FAR, and DFAR regulations
Analyze complex supply chain challenges and develop solutions aligned with organizational objectives
Plan and execute procurement tasks independently to ensure timely delivery of program requirements
Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders and collaborate with senior personnel on cross-functional initiatives
Utilize ERP systems and standard supply chain processes to manage procurement execution and drive material outcomes
Conduct price analyses, support cost analyses, develop negotiation strategies, and lead negotiations
Source, negotiate, award, and document purchases for materials, services, and supplies
Interface with Integrated Product Teams to address technical and program challenges and provide procurement solutions for buy technologies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and minimum 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
Experience with FAR and DFAR regulations
U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations
Experience reading and understanding drawing specifications (preferred)
Experience in cost and price analysis, including developing negotiation strategies and leading formal negotiations (preferred)
Experience with supplier management (preferred)
Experience working within SAP software applications (preferred)
Experience leading executive and program-level supplier reviews (preferred)
Experience making verbal and/or written presentations to key stakeholders (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 may be available
Appropriate pay structure and benefits for candidates residing in a U.S. territory