Principal Specialist, Procurement – Buyer

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Principal Specialist, Procurement managing medium to high complexity Purchase Orders at Raytheon. Engaging in strategic initiatives within the Land and Air Defense Systems sector.

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeIndianapolis • Arizona, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $86,800 - $165,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Issue and manage medium to high complexity Purchase Orders from supplier selection to RFP/RFQ submission, quote receipt, analyzing and negotiating quote for pricing and Terms and Conditions, documenting PO in compliance with FAR, DFAR and ITAR requirements, and monitoring supplier issues and delivery.
Actively monitor open orders, update status, and ensure that Operations and Program personnel are notified of any delivery date changes; escalate to expedite when necessary.
Seek new sources of supply when necessary, which involves working closely with Supplier Quality and Engineering to complete necessary processes for adding a new, qualified supplier.
Build and maintain professional relationships with Customers and Suppliers.
Assist and train team members with procurement activities in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
Use advanced Excel skills to efficiently manage large data sets and requisition lines.
Use strong analytical, organizational and multitasking skills to handle parallel program activities.
Up to 10% travel may be required to other Raytheon site locations.
Review and interpret engineering drawings.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Experience in the procurement lifecycle, such as supplier selection, RFP/RFQ issuance, quote analysis, negotiations, PO placement, and supplier support
Experience with government procurement regulations (FAR, DFARS and / or ITAR)
Experience supporting supplier performance metrics such as OTD, cost savings, and continuous and / or improvement initiatives

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

purchase orders managementsupplier selectionRFPRFQquote analysisnegotiationadvanced Exceldata managementengineering drawings interpretationprocurement lifecycle

Soft Skills

analytical skillsorganizational skillsmultitaskingrelationship buildingtrainingcommunication

Certifications

University DegreeAdvanced Degree