Principal Procurement Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona.

📋 Description

• Lead negotiations with suppliers regarding pricing, schedules, and terms and conditions.

• Ensure adherence to FAR/DFARS, RTX regulations, and export/import laws.

• Review Statements of Work and create PIAs/NDAs.

• Oversee proposal and quotation processes, documentation, and compliance packages.

• Identify, assess, and conduct due diligence on suppliers; explore alternative suppliers as necessary.

• Perform cost, price, and best-value analyses to inform sourcing decisions.

• Supervise post-award supplier performance in accordance with business unit objectives.

• Foster supplier engagement to achieve key program milestones.

• Balance strategic planning with day-to-day tactical execution.

• Collaborate across functions with EXIM, Legal, and senior leadership.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field with at least 3 years of relevant experience.

• Knowledge and experience in DoD procurement/subcontract compliance with Public Laws, Policies, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFAR), and ITAR.

• Proven experience in negotiating terms and conditions.

• Familiarity with SAP procurement software tools, including PRISM and APEX.

• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) or eligible to obtain the necessary export authorizations.

• Preferred: At least 5 years of experience in purchase order management and contract negotiation.

• Preferred: Experience in supplier negotiations, price analysis, and source selection/justification.

• Preferred: Proficiency in RTX supply chain systems and SAP PRISM purchasing tools.

• Preferred: Ability to engage with senior management, cross-functional teams, and program leaders.

• Preferred: Strong skills in communication, time management, adaptability, and leadership presence.

• Preferred: Capability to make timely decisions and handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Preferred: Experience in negotiating terms and conditions and mentoring others in negotiation skills.

• U.S. citizenship is required to access information under this program/contract.

• No security clearance is necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• 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

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage