Date Posted:
2026-11-05
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-TX-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 critical role in driving supplier engagement and ensuring compliance with procurement regulations to support key business objectives. You will lead procurement efforts, manage supplier relationships, and collaborate across teams to deliver results in alignment with organizational goals.
• Lead supplier negotiations on pricing, schedules, and terms & conditions.
• Ensure compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS), company policies, and export/import regulations.
• Review Statements of Work (SOWs) and develop Proprietary Information Agreements (PIAs) and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs).
• Manage proposal and quotation activities, documentation, and compliance packages.
• Identify, qualify, and conduct due diligence on suppliers, seeking alternatives as needed.
• Perform cost, price, and best-value analysis to support sourcing decisions.
• Oversee post-award supplier performance in alignment with business unit directives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including EXIM, Legal, and senior leadership, to achieve program objectives.
• Balance strategic planning with daily tactical execution to meet critical program milestones.
Qualifications You Must Have:
• Typically requires a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience, or a minimum of 3 years of experience with an advanced degree.
• Experience in DoD procurement/subcontract compliance with Public Laws, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS), and ITAR, including negotiating terms and conditions.
• Experience with SAP procurement software tools, such as PRISM and APEX.
• 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:
• At least 5 years of experience with purchase order management, including documentation and contract negotiation across internal teams and external suppliers.
• Experience with supplier negotiations, including price, schedules, and terms & conditions, with the ability to perform and comprehend price analyses and source selection/justification.
• Proficiency in RTX supply chain systems and SAP PRISM purchasing tools.
• Experience engaging senior management, cross-functional teams, and program leaders on key business matters.
• Ability to make timely decisions, manage multiple priorities, and perform in a dynamic environment.
• Experience coaching others in developing negotiation skills.
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.
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.
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.
