Procurement Manager

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

📋 Description

• Oversee procurement initiatives across various programs.

• Cultivate supplier partnerships and manage subcontracts throughout the acquisition lifecycle, from the generation of requirements to product delivery and payment processing.

• Evaluate supplier performance, including proactive management, leadership interactions, and recovery strategies.

• Address and resolve medium- to high-complexity disputes in accordance with FAR/DFAR and corporate guidelines.

• Prepare, issue, assess, and oversee RFQs/RFPs.

• Perform price and cost evaluations.

• Negotiate contract terms, including pricing, delivery timelines, and payment conditions.

• Identify and mitigate supplier-related risks.

• Manage high-value and intricate material and service procurements, including purchase orders and subcontracts.

• Collaborate with Finance, Program Management, Engineering, and Material Program Managers to tackle sourcing challenges.

• Provide support for U.S. Government and Commercial contracts.

• Monitor procurement reports and enhance performance in line with company metrics.

• Assist in training and mentoring procurement team members.

• Travel up to 10% as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• Generally requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 8 years of experience, or at least 5 years of experience with an advanced degree.

• Proven experience in leading and managing procurement processes, projects, and strategies.

• Background in supplier performance management, relationship management, and recovery efforts.

• Experience managing CPFF and FFP purchase orders under FAR/DFAR, including build-to-print/specifications and Statements of Work.

• U.S. citizenship is mandatory.

• Familiarity with project planning and management tools such as MS Project or EVMS.

• Experience in procurement for development and production programs, including significant subcontracts.

• Competence in a SAP-based environment.

• Understanding of technical requirements for procured hardware and services, including SOW review.

• Knowledge of ITAR regulations.

• Familiarity with and adherence to FAR/DFARS requirements.

• Experience in managing financial and operational risks and opportunities.

• Negotiation skills with suppliers and customers, including terms and conditions and performance-based payments.

• Knowledge of defense technologies and import/export regulations.

• Capable of preparing and delivering executive-level presentations and communications.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Short-term disability coverage.

• Long-term disability coverage.

• 401(k) matching program.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Flexible work schedules.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Employee Scholar Program.

• Parental leave.

• Paid time off.

• Holidays.

• Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs.

• In-person interview processes may be required at an RTX office location.