Procurement Manager

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

📋 Description

• Oversee procurement operations for primary suppliers within the Energetics & Propulsion Commodity.

• Assist the Air & Space Defense Systems Strategic Business Unit.

• Manage subcontract agreements for purchase orders utilizing integrated supply chain models.

• Draft RFQs, RFPs, RFIs, and other solicitation documents.

• Evaluate quotations and proposals through price/cost analysis methodologies.

• Formulate negotiation strategies and spearhead formal negotiations concerning pricing, delivery, and contractual terms.

• Place high-value, intricate purchase orders.

• Conduct risk assessments and create mitigation strategies and solutions.

• Travel to RTX and supplier locations as needed, typically on a quarterly basis or more frequently.

• Handle escalations and resolve issues for internal customers and suppliers.

• Oversee financial objectives related to subcontract deliveries.

• Propel business factory MRP success.

• Monitor metrics such as Late to Place, Late to Dock, and Delinquent Material.

• Create initiatives for cost reduction and plans for performance enhancement.

• Report directly to the Procurement Senior Manager.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of pertinent experience or an advanced degree and 5 years of relevant experience in supply chain management or a comparable position.

• Familiarity with and adherence to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS) or experience in highly regulated sectors.

• Experience with written contractual agreements, including Firm Fixed Price and Cost Plus contracts.

• U.S. Person status or the ability to obtain required export authorizations.

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

• A Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Finance, or a STEM field is preferred.

• Experience in the aerospace industry is preferred.

• Capability to analyze cost and pricing information and assess proposal compliance.

• Understanding of technical specifications for procured hardware and services, including Statements of Work (SOW).

• Ability to juggle multiple competing priorities.

• Practical experience in leading and managing processes, projects, and tactics within a specific work area.

• Extensive knowledge within a particular technical or professional field.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• 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