
Principal Specialist, Procurement
RTX
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Tucson • Arizona • United States
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Salary
💰 $86,800 - $165,200 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead supplier negotiations on price, schedule, and terms & conditions.
- Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS, RTX terms, and export/import regulations.
- Review Statements of Work (SOWs) and develop PIAs/NDAs.
- Manage proposal and quotation activities, documentation, and compliance packages.
- Identify, qualify, and perform due diligence on suppliers; seek alternates as needed.
- Conduct cost, price, and best-value analysis to support sourcing decisions.
- Oversee post-award supplier performance in alignment with business unit directives.
- Drive supplier engagement to meet critical program milestones.
- Balance strategic planning with daily tactical execution.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with EXIM, Legal, and senior leadership.
Requirements
- This role typically requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 3 years’ relevant experience
- At least 3 years’ experience with and knowledge of DoD procurement/subcontract compliance with Public Laws, Policies, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFAR), and ITAR to include experience negotiating terms and conditions
- At least 3 years’ experience with and knowledge of SAP procurement software tools, such as PRISM and APEX
- At least 3 years’ experience with purchase order management, including documentation, and contract negotiation experience with internal, across the businesses; external with suppliers
- Experience with supplier negotiations (price, schedules and terms & conditions) with the proficiency to perform and comprehend price analyses, source selection/justification
Benefits
- Parental (including paternal) leave
- Flexible work schedules
- Achievement awards
- Educational assistance
- Child/adult backup care
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
supplier negotiationscost analysisprice analysisbest-value analysispurchase order managementcontract negotiationcompliance documentationdue diligencestrategic planningtactical execution
Soft Skills
collaborationleadershipcross-functional communicationengagement