Manager, Subcontracts/Procurement

RTX

Subcontracts Professional managing supplier performance and procurement processes for defense projects. Collaborating with internal teams and external suppliers within a remote work environment.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $107,500 - $204,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Supplier interaction and collaboration with internal cross-functional teams to manage a variety of procurements including but not limited to build-to-print, performance specifications, Supplier Statements of Work (SSOWs), with medium/high complexity.
Select qualified suppliers and seek alternate suppliers (when applicable).
Prepare, issue, evaluate, and manage Requests for Quotations/Proposals.
Perform price and cost analyses and lead supplier negotiations of contractual terms including price, deliveries, payments, Terms & Conditions, and supplier exceptions to technical, quality, and government flowdown requirements.
Prepare purchase orders (PO) and documentation in accordance with company directives, prime contract flow downs and company work instructions.
Post-award management of POs to be handled in accordance with company directives and work instructions.
Effective management, reporting and resolution of procurement metrics.
Manage Suppliers to meet Program requirements with the desired quality and delivery.
Issue and conflict resolution of medium/high complexity in accordance with all regulatory (FAR/DFAR) and corporate compliance requirements for various subcontract types (Cost Types, Firm Fixed price, Time & Material).
Prepare and execute various types of agreements, such as: PIAs / MDAs., Long Term Agreements, OTs, WFPP CRADA, Bailment, etc.
Nurture professional business relationships with first tier subcontractors.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a Bachelor’s and a minimum of 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advance Degree and a minimum of 5 years’ experience.
Experience with DoD procurement/subcontract compliance with Public Laws, Policies, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFAR), and ITAR and import/export requirements.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Demonstrated knowledge / compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS).
Experience in leading formal negotiations (price, schedule, and supplier exceptions to contractual flow-down requirements, as well as standard Terms and Conditions).
Experience with supplier performance management.
Bachelor's or master's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or related field.
Project planning and management skills (ex: MS Project, EVMS).
Experience in working with procurements and major subcontracts for programs in a fast-paced, dynamic development environment.
Experience with reading and understanding drawings, specifications and other engineering documents including complex Statements of Work.
Experience with SAP and Microsoft Office Suite of Products.
Experience with proposals from prospective suppliers and analyzing proposed factors including cost/price, technical capability, and financial viability, and experience conducting due diligence to ensure supplier ability to perform within cost and schedule.
Experience with written contractual authorizations/vehicles, including but not limited to, Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time and Material (T&M), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Cost Plus Incentive Fee (CPIF), Other Transactional Authority (OTA) and experience assessing proposal compliance (FAR 15.4).
Experience with import/export regulations (ITAR/EAR).

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 managementsupplier negotiationcost analysiscontract managementsupplier performance managementproject planningcompliance assessmentproposal analysisimport/export regulationsreading engineering documents

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationconflict resolutionrelationship managementreportingeffective communicationproblem-solvingorganizational skillsanalytical skillsdecision-making