Principal Procurement Specialist

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United States of America

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US-IA-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

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense

Our Supply Chain organization has an opportunity for a procurement professional who thrives in a dynamic environment. You will be a part of high-level activity and collaborative environment as part of our Supplier Managed Inventory (SMI) team. In this role, you will be responsible for the overall procurement activities for material supporting the Raytheon business unit. You will work very closely with external suppliers as well with internal customers and functional areas to support a broad portfolio of programs across Raytheon.

• Proactively manage suppliers to ensure on time delivery by obtaining accurate status, implement proper oversight and recovery efforts
• Present Root Cause and Corrective Actions to leadership team based on metrics performance and supplier issues
• Understand Statements of Work (SOW) and how to hold suppliers accountable to requirements.
• Execution to key metrics to ensure program performance
• Formally document purchase orders including details of summary of award; source justification; price analysis methodology; negotiation strategy and summary; performance to budget / target; and risk assessment in accordance with all regulatory (FAR/DFAR) requirements
• Perform routine post-award management activities including PO acknowledgement, delivery status (upkeep PO notes), expedites, risk mitigation, receiving issues and invoice issues.
• Significant supplier interaction in collaboration with Program Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
• May be required to participate in supplier development activity.
• Able to support travel (up to 25%)

• Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years’ experience Previous procurement experience U.S. Citizen - U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems or sites.

• Experience reviewing drawings, specifications and purchase history to determine sourcing strategy
• Experience preparing and issuing RFQs (requests for quotes) to suppliers, follow-up to assure understanding
• Experience documenting purchase orders including details of summary of award; source justification; price analysis methodology; negotiations strategy and summary; performance to budget/target; and risk assessment

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.

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