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Date Posted:
2026-11-11Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
US-FL-REMOTEPosition Role Type:
RemoteU.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.Security Clearance Type:
None/Not RequiredSecurity 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.
What You Will Do:
- Lead supplier negotiations on price, schedule, and terms & conditions.
- Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS, RTX terms, and export/import regulations.
- Review Statements of Work (SOWs) and develop PIAs/NDAs.
- Manage proposal and quotation activities, documentation, and compliance packages.
- Identify, qualify, and perform due diligence on suppliers; seek alternates as needed.
- Conduct cost, price, and best-value analysis to support sourcing decisions.
- Oversee post-award supplier performance in alignment with business unit directives.
- Drive supplier engagement to meet critical program milestones.
- Balance strategic planning with daily tactical execution.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with EXIM, Legal, and senior leadership.
Qualifications You Must Have:
- This role typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience
- At least 3 years’ experience with and knowledge of SAP, procurement software tools, such as PRISM and APEX
- At least 3 years’ experience with purchase order management, including documentation, and contract negotiation experience with internal, across the businesses; external with suppliers
- Experience with supplier negotiations (price, schedules and terms & conditions) with the proficiency to perform and comprehend price analyses, source selection/justification
- U.S. Citizen - U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems or sites.
Qualifications We Prefer:
- At least 3 years’ experience with and knowledge of DoD procurement/subcontract compliance with Public Laws, Policies, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFAR), and ITAR to include experience negotiating terms and conditions
- Proficient in RTX' supply chain systems and SAP PRISM purchasing tools.
- Skilled at engaging senior management, cross-functional teams, and program leaders on key business matters.
- Strong communicator with excellent time management, adaptability, and leadership presence.
- Able to make timely decisions, manage multiple priorities, and perform in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Experienced in negotiating terms and conditions, with the ability to coach others in developing negotiation skills.
What We Offer:
- Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
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Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:
Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:
- Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in principal procurement specialist jobs.
- 7 or more years of strategic sourcing or procurement experience across multiple spend categories
- Proficiency with procurement platforms such as SAP Ariba, Coupa, or Oracle Procurement Cloud
- Demonstrated experience leading competitive bidding, RFP, and contract negotiation processes
- CPSM, CPM, or equivalent professional procurement certification strongly preferred
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field
- Experience developing and managing supplier scorecards and performance improvement programs
Tips for Your Principal Procurement Specialist Job Search
Quantify savings and contract value delivered
Hiring managers for principal-level roles expect hard numbers. Pull your top two or three sourcing wins, state the contract value and cost savings you negotiated, and put them in a dedicated achievements section above your work history.
Align your resume to the category you own
Principal procurement specialists are almost always hired to manage a specific spend category, like indirect goods, capital equipment, or IT services. Lead your resume with the categories you know best so screeners match you to the right opening immediately.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists principal procurement specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
List the certifications that signal seniority
At the principal level, credentials like CPM, CPSM, or CIPS separate candidates from mid-level buyers. If you hold any of these, place them in a prominent certifications section and repeat the abbreviation in your skills list for ATS matching.
Prepare a sourcing strategy case study for interviews
Many final-round interviews for principal specialists include a whiteboard or take-home exercise asking you to build a sourcing strategy for a spend category. Practice walking through supplier identification, RFP design, evaluation criteria, and award logic before you get there.
Negotiate total compensation, not just base pay
Principal-level procurement roles frequently include signing bonuses, annual incentive targets, and procurement system access budgets. When you reach the offer stage, ask for the full compensation breakdown and negotiate each component separately before accepting or declining.
Principal Procurement Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most principal procurement specialists?
Raytheon, Northrop Grumman, and BAE Systems USA are hiring the most principal procurement specialists right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, California, and Oregon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Defense contractors, large health systems, and enterprise technology firms tend to post the highest volume of principal-level roles consistently.
How many principal procurement specialist jobs are remote?
About 89% of principal procurement specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong employer flexibility at the senior level. Sub-specializations focused on indirect spend, IT category management, and software licensing tend to offer the highest share of remote arrangements, while capital equipment and facilities roles lean more heavily on-site.
How do you become a principal procurement specialist?
Start by building several years of hands-on experience in strategic sourcing or category management, then pursue a recognized certification such as the CPSM or CPM to signal professional depth. Progress by owning increasingly complex spend categories, leading cross-functional sourcing projects, and demonstrating measurable cost savings. Most employers expect candidates to have managed full sourcing cycles independently before moving into a principal designation.
Can you get hired as a principal procurement specialist without direct experience?
Moving directly into a principal role without procurement experience is uncommon, but candidates from adjacent fields can make a strong case. Supply chain analysts, finance professionals with vendor management exposure, and operations managers who have led contract negotiations often transition successfully. Focus your application on transferable skills like data analysis, supplier negotiation, and cross-functional project ownership, and target employers in industries where your background gives you category knowledge.
What does the principal procurement specialist interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four rounds. An initial recruiter screen is followed by a hiring manager conversation focused on category expertise and past sourcing outcomes. A panel interview with cross-functional stakeholders, often including finance and legal, typically comes next. Final rounds frequently include a case study or presentation asking you to outline a sourcing strategy, evaluate supplier options, or solve a spend consolidation scenario the team is actually facing.
Where can I find and apply to principal procurement specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to principal procurement specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your category expertise and experience level, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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