Principal Procurement Specialist - Hybrid

Job Overview

This Principal Procurement Specialist (Hybrid) position is located in Windsor Locks, CT and requires 3 days per week onsite. The role involves managing supplier accounts across various commodities for the Propeller Systems organization, ensuring products are ordered and delivered on time, meet quality standards, and comply with all requirements.

• 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 to provide input on fair and reasonable prices.
• Analyze and monitor supplier contracts for pricing and renewal status to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Resolve supplier issues, including but not limited to Supplier Requests for Information (SRIs), Supplier Managed Work Transfers (SMWTs), payment, portal and receiving issues.

• University degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years, or 10 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• U.S. citizenship required for access to information under this program/contract.
• At least 3 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 of and compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS).
• Ability to multi‑task and perform effectively in a dynamic, fast‑paced, changing environment.

Role Type: Hybrid (employees will work regularly both onsite and offsite; onsite ratio determined in partnership with the leader).

Citizenship: U.S. citizenship required.

86,800 USD – 165,200 USD (good faith estimate, based on experience).

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan with 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: 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, 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

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.