Date Posted:
2026-10-27
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-AZ-REMOTE
Position Role Type:
Remote
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required
Security Clearance Status:
Not Required
What You Will Do:
As a Principal Specialist in Procurement, you will play a key role in managing procurement activities to support program objectives, ensure compliance, and drive value for the organization. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to develop and implement procurement strategies that align with business needs. Core responsibilities include:
Negotiate and administer various subcontract types, including Firm Fixed Price, Cost Reimbursement, and Time and Materials, for both 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 as needed.
Prepare and manage subcontract documentation in compliance with company policies, FAR, and DFAR regulations.
Analyze complex supply chain challenges and develop solutions that align with organizational objectives.
Plan and execute assigned procurement tasks independently, ensuring timely delivery of program requirements.
Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, collaborating 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 to achieve best value outcomes for goods and services.
Source, negotiate, award, and document purchases for materials, services, and supplies.
Interface with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to address technical and program challenges, providing procurement solutions for "buy" technologies.
Qualifications You Must Have:
Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of experience.
Experience reading and understanding drawing specifications.
Experience in cost and price analysis, including developing negotiation strategies and leading formal negotiations.
Experience with FAR and DFAR regulations.
U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62"
Qualifications We Prefer:
Experience with supplier management.
Experience working within SAP software applications.
Experience leading executive and program-level supplier reviews.
Experience making presentations (verbal and/or written) to key stakeholders.
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Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location or to a supplier as needed.
Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.
What We Offer
Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.
This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.
