Principal Specialist, International Procurement

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Principal procurement specialist managing supplier contracts, negotiations, and FAR/DFARS compliance for Raytheon aerospace and defense programs. Driving delivery, cost, quality, and international trade compliance.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $86,800 - $165,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in procurement processes, including supplier negotiation, contract management, and compliance with FAR/DFARS regulations. Proven ability to analyze supplier proposals and manage high-volume procurement while ensuring quality and performance metrics are met.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Procurement ExperienceFAR/DFARS KnowledgeCost Plus Contractual VehiclesNegotiation StrategiesSupplier Recovery Efforts

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Hard Skills

Cost AnalysisContract ManagementSupplier Performance ManagementRequest for Proposals PreparationExport/Import DocumentationPrice NegotiationTechnical Requirements ReviewMetrics ManagementComplex Cost AnalysisFormal Negotiations

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingLeadership

Tools & Technologies

SAP

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

FARDFARSITARMilitary Assembly ProcurementCross-Functional TeamIntegrated Product TeamProject ManagementProgram Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure accurate and complete material and service requirements are communicated to suppliers
Execute Export/Import requirements, documentation, reporting, telecons, and meetings
Analyze supplier quotes and proposals through complex cost and price analysis
Negotiate prices, terms, and conditions
Place letter subcontracts and purchase orders, and facilitate contract change management in EPAD
Manage and report supplier cost, quality, schedule, and material sales performance
Prepare and issue requests for proposals meeting technical, quality, delivery, and FAR requirements
Manage desk metrics and contribute to process, system, and product improvements
Manage a high-volume procurement desk while meeting accuracy and performance metrics
Place firm-fixed-price, letter subcontract, and cost-type purchase orders in accordance with FAR/DFARS
Proactively manage suppliers for on-time delivery, oversight, and recovery efforts
Present root cause and corrective actions to leadership based on metrics and supplier issues
Develop negotiation strategies and lead formal negotiations
Collaborate with Program, Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Program Management teams
Travel up to 25% may be required

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
Previous procurement experience
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
U.S. citizenship required
Preferred: Cross-Functional Team, Integrated Product Team, project, or program management experience
Preferred: Master’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or related field
Preferred: Knowledge of FAR/DFARS or other heavily regulated industries
Preferred: Experience with Cost Plus and Firm Fixed Price contractual vehicles
Preferred: FAR 15.4 cost/pricing analysis and competitive procurement experience
Preferred: Technical requirements and Statement of Work review experience
Preferred: ITAR familiarity and import/export compliance knowledge
Preferred: Complex military assembly procurement experience
Preferred: Terms and conditions negotiation experience
Preferred: SAP-based environment experience
Preferred: Supplier recovery efforts experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
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
Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs
Remote work from home
Potential travel to the site as needed