Raytheon Technologies

Principal Specialist, Procurement (Onsite)

Raytheon Technologies$86K — $165K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • University Degree with 5+ years of relevant experience or Advanced Degree with 3+ years
  • 2+ years of supply chain, procurement, or operations support experience
  • Strong skills in supplier management and material planning
  • Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP
  • Ability to thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the main liaison for material and supply processes across teams
  • Manage a diverse range of materials and services to meet program needs
  • Review bids and recommend suppliers in line with objectives
  • Coordinate supply chain activities across multiple sites
  • Prioritize and address material shortages and supplier risks
  • Report on supply chain performance and material readiness to leadership
  • Develop solutions to complex supply chain challenges
  • Work independently to manage priorities and project timelines

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Three weeks of vacation for new hires
  • Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching
  • Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs
  • Life and disability insurance coverage
  • Parental leave and adoption assistance
  • Employee Assistance Plan with counseling sessions
  • Wide range of optional coverages including pet and home insurance
Full Job Description

Date Posted:

2026-05-07

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IL-ROCKFORD-P6 ~ 4747 Harrison Ave ~ 4747 HARRISON AVE-P6

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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:

  • Acts as the primary liaison for the material and supply organization, partnering with program, operations, engineering, and planning teams to guide and align supply chain processes
  • Reviews and manages a high volume and variety of materials, supplies, and services in support of program requirements
  • Evaluates bids and recommends suppliers and components aligned to program objectives, ensuring award execution through order completion
  • Coordinates cross-site supply chain activities across Rockford, Coralville, and Phoenix to maintain BOM health, part readiness, supplier alignment, and material availability
  • Partners with procurement teams to prioritize material shortages, supplier constraints, and high-risk issues impacting production
  • Provides regular reporting to Operations leadership on supply chain performance, material readiness, supplier risks, and mitigation plans
  • Analyzes complex supply chain challenges, applying sound judgment to develop solutions aligned with established policies and organizational objectives
  • Plans and executes assigned work independently, establishing priorities and managing activities to meet program timelines and deliverables
  • Serves as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, collaborating with senior personnel on cross-functional supply chain initiatives
  • Utilizes ERP systems and standard supply chain processes to manage procurement execution and drive material outcomes across assigned commodities and programs
  • This role requires up to 20% travel, generally involving short trips a few days at a time, up to twice per month

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
  • 2+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or operations support, with exposure to supplier management, material planning, and cross-functional coordination

Qualifications We Prefer

  • Experience utilizing SAP or similar ERP systems in a supply chain or procurement environment
  • Experience supporting material readiness, supplier coordination, or Bill of Material (BOM) management
  • Demonstrated ability to manage detailed work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage stakeholders across all levels of the organization
  • Experience coordinating supply chain activities across multiple sites or organizations

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes: 

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

  • Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option

  • Tuition reimbursement program

  • Student Loan Repayment Program

  • Life insurance and disability coverage

  • Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection

  • Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

  • Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning

  • Adoption Assistance         

  • Autism Benefit

  • Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions

  • Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program

  • Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits

  • Bright Horizons, child and elder care services

  • Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

  • And more! 

Learn More & Apply Now!

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. 

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.

About Raytheon Technologies

Raytheon Solipsys, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Raytheon Company, is an industry leader in the development of integrated Command and Control (C2) Network-Centric solutions for the Domestic and International DoD and Homeland Security. Through proven systems and software engineering practices, built on the invention and application of innovative technologies, they deliver the C2 infrastructure necessary to effectively control security/military forces in any environment. Their reliable solutions assure information superiority, increased shared awareness, deep sensor reach, aircraft control, air defense, disaster management, and time-critical decision making.

Raytheon Technologies Careers

Join the innovative world of Raytheon Technologies, a leader in aerospace and defense, where we offer unparalleled job opportunities in an environment that champions diversity, leadership, and professional growth.

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At Raytheon Technologies, you’ll be part of a company that values innovation and leadership. Our team is dedicated to solving some of the most complex challenges in aerospace and defense, making significant impacts worldwide. With a culture that fosters diversity and inclusion, you will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry.

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Whether you’re starting your career or looking to advance, Raytheon Technologies offers a range of employment and internship opportunities that can help you achieve your professional goals. Our internships provide a solid foundation of skills and experiences, while our full-time positions offer a path to personal and professional growth within the company.

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Our employees enjoy a competitive package of benefits and rewards that reflect their invaluable role in our company. From health and wellness programs to performance bonuses and flexible working conditions, we ensure our team members are well taken care of.

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14,771 employees
Market Cap
$32,494
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Founded
1922
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