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RTX · 14 hours ago

Principal Procurement Specialist (Remote-Puerto Rico)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

5+ years exp

RTX is seeking an experienced buyer to join their Mission Systems procurement team. The role involves managing procurement processes, building relationships with suppliers, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and federal regulations.

AerospaceManufacturingSecuritySensorTelecommunications

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Carry out Procurement processes, standards, and operational plans, including RFQs, negotiation, purchase orders, and delivery assurance

Communicate with internal customers about order status, changes, or cancellations

Engage with functions outside of supply chain (Engineering, Operations, Value Stream) to report and resolve supply chain issues

Mitigate and minimize supply chain risks proactively, preventing critical line stops

Work closely with colleagues in Procurement to ensure successful supplier management and execution in supporting program needs and requirements

Monitor vendor performance and conduct supplier business reviews

Collaborate with Supply Chain Quality, communicating defects to suppliers and arranging for returns/rework

Ensure compliance with internal policies and federal acquisition regulations

Qualification

SAPPurchasing backgroundExport-controlled dataEngineering drawingsFederal acquisition regulationsMicrosoft OfficeProblem resolutionCommunication skills

Required

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience

Proficiency working within Microsoft Office

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

Preferred

Proficiency in SAP strongly preferred

Purchasing background within a manufacturing environment

Experience working with export-controlled technical data (ITAR & EAR)

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

Detailed knowledge of computers and peripherals

Excellent communication skills and some proficiency in math

Experience with federal acquisition regulations (FAR, DFARS)

Prior experience in deadline driven roles with a high level of problem resolution

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds

Participation in the Employee Scholar Program (ESP)

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 8 free counseling sessions.

Company

RTX

Glassdoor3.8

RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.

Founded in 1922

Arlington, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees