Principal Procurement Specialist

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

📋 Description

• Act as the primary liaison between Raytheon Programs and vendors for medium- and high-complexity procurement tasks.

• Assist in the acquisition of materials, equipment, and services.

• Oversee procurement processes from RFx/solicitation through to purchase order issuance, management, and completion.

• Ensure that purchase orders and agreements adhere to FAR, DFARS, as well as company policies and procedures.

• Represent the Supply Chain within functional and cross-functional teams.

• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

• Lead supplier engagements and procurement activities, including build-to-print, performance specifications, and Supplier Statements of Work.

• Take part in capture and proposal initiatives, ensuring proper review of requirements flow-down.

• Create RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs.

• Direct Best Value Source Selection and down-select processes.

• Conduct price and/or cost analyses in accordance with FAR and DFARS standards.

• Formulate negotiation strategies and lead multifunctional negotiation teams.

• Negotiate pricing, schedules, and terms and conditions with suppliers and subcontractors.

• Prepare compliant documentation for purchase orders.

• Execute and oversee contractual activities and agreements, including PIAs, Letter Subcontracts, Long Term Agreements, and Bailment.

• Manage post-award purchase orders and evaluate supplier performance based on quality, schedule, financial, and program criteria.

• Communicate proactively while working with speed, agility, and compliance.

• Travel minimally as required.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Proven experience with DoD procurement/subcontract compliance regarding Public Laws, Policies, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFAR), as well as ITAR and import/export requirements.

• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) or eligible to secure necessary export authorizations.

• U.S. citizenship is essential to access information related to this program/contract.

• Adept in leading formal negotiations.

• Experienced with NDA/PIAs, RFx, and Purchase Order processes.

• Capable of performing duties with minimal oversight while thriving in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence within a matrix organization.

• Familiarity with supplier management.

• Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Previous experience with various subcontract types, including FFP, T&M, CPFF, and CPIF.

• Ability to read and understand drawings, specifications, engineering documents, and complex SOWs.

• Knowledgeable about EXIM procurements and relevant rules and regulations.

• Experience with import/export regulations (ITAR/EAR).

• No security clearance required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Short-term disability.

• Long-term disability.

• 401(k) matching.

• 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 may be available.

• Opportunities for remote work-from-home.

• Minimal travel required.

• In-person interview steps may be necessary at an office location.