Principal Procurement Specialist

RTX

Procurement Specialist performing supply chain actions in compliance with FAR/DFARS regulations for aerospace and defense firm. Leading negotiations, managing suppliers, and ensuring compliance with procurement standards.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $86,800 - $165,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform procurement actions utilizing integrated supply chain models in compliance with all FAR/DFARS regulatory and corporate requirements
Preparation of all manner of solicitations including RFQs, RFPs, and RFI
Place Purchase Orders of high dollar levels and procurement complexity
Perform risk analysis and develop mitigation plans and solutions to problems
Develop negotiation strategies and lead formal negotiations (Price, Delivery, Terms)
Analyze quotations/proposals utilizing price/cost analysis techniques
Manage Supplier Relationship, Development, and Performance
Monitor procurement reports and help drive performance to meet company metric targets
Review drawings, specifications, and purchase history to determine sourcing strategy
Work with and review Statement of Work (SOW) documents
Formally document purchase orders per internal procedures
Perform routine post-award management activities
Communicate clearly and be proactive in a very fast-paced environment

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
Minimum 5 years’ experience with DoD procurement/subcontract compliance with Public Laws, Policies, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFAR), ITAR OR import/export requirements
Experience in written contractual authorization/vehicles (Firm Fixed Price, Cost Plus, T&M, etc.)
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required

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

procurement actionsrisk analysisnegotiation strategiesprice/cost analysissupplier relationship managementpost-award managementsolicitation preparationpurchase order managementsourcing strategycontractual authorization

Soft Skills

communicationproactiveproblem-solvingleadershiporganizational

Certifications

U.S. government issued security clearance