Principal Procurement Specialist

Job Summary

Principal Procurement Specialist (Hybrid) – responsible for managing supplier accounts across various commodities for the Propeller Systems organization, ensuring on‑time product ordering and delivery, compliance with FAR/DFARS, and effective supplier relationship management.

Windsor Locks, CT

Hybrid – three days a week in Windsor Locks, CT.

Salary range: $86,800 - $165,200 USD.

U.S. citizenship required.

• Responsible for on‑time purchase order placement, flow of orders and first‑line delivery assurance in support of the Props Operations team to meet customer deliveries.
• Create compliance packages for military orders meeting FAR/DFARS requirements.
• Authorize purchase orders and approve payments to ensure the procurement process goes smoothly.
• Communicate with cross‑functional disciplines for alignment.
• Analyze and negotiate pricing quotes, financial reports, and other data and information to provide input on fair and reasonable prices.
• Analyze and monitor supplier contracts for pricing and renewal status to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Work to resolve supplier issues including but not limited to Supplier Requests for Information (SRIs), Supplier Managed Work Transfers (SMWTs), payment, portal and receiving issues.

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of prior relevant experience or in absence of a degree, 10 years of relevant experience.
• 3 or more years of experience in a purchasing manufacturing environment.

• Experience in Government procurement
• SAP experience
• Ability to analyze Cost and Pricing data and determine proposal compliance (FAR 15.4)
• Demonstrated knowledge/compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS)
• Ability to multi‑task and perform effectively in a dynamic, fast paced, changing environment.

• 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,  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!

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.