Principal Procurement Specialist

Location: US-CA-REMOTE

 Position Role Type: Remote

 U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

 Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

 Security Clearance Status: Not Required At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.    Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.   Raytheon Vision Systems' (RVS), a division of Advanced Products and Solutions based in Goleta, California, strives to be the most admired firm in the industry for discriminating focal plane arrays. RVS has been a technology development and manufacturing leader of infrared systems for more than 60 years and it continues to be one of the industry leaders in the production of high-tech vision products for a variety of space, tactical and commercial applications.   RVS Supply Chain Team is seeking a Principal Procurement Specialist.  This is a buying position for the Raytheon Vision Systems (RVS) Procurement organization.

This candidate sources, negotiates, awards and documents purchases for materials, services, and supplies. Compiles and analyzes data to perform price analysis and reviews proposals to establish price objectives. Support early supplier identification and engagement for new business pursuits. Responsible for Supply Chain bid/proposal activities for strategic pursuits. Utilizes source selection techniques (best value, Total Cost of Ownership etc.), performs cost analyses, conducts negotiations, and identifies supplier risks. Interface with Integrated Product Teams to understand technical challenges and provide solution options for "buy" technologies. Provide risk and opportunity analysis for early capture as it relates to introduction of new suppliers to mitigate risks with regard to early supplier decisions. Ensures that requirements (prime contract, quality, terms and conditions) are properly communicated to suppliers. Manages supplier performance to cost, schedule and quality requirements. Interfaces with internal and supplier cross-functional organizations. Compiles and analyzes information to keep informed on industry trends and manufacturing processes. Assists in the development of bids and agreements. Executes to customer requirements including government regulations, public law and Raytheon policies and procedures and negotiate terms and conditions and recommend final Raytheon position to Subject Matter Expert and/or Supply Chain Advisor.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Quotation activities Negotiations, including supplier negotiations (price, schedules and terms & conditions) Purchase Order Documentation write-up Selecting qualified suppliers Seeking alternate suppliers (when applicable) Post-award management in accordance with company directives and work instructions Compilation of Long Term Agreements and/or Pricing Agreements Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years relevant experience in a procurement/supply chain role Experience placing