International Acquisitions, Principal Specialist (Remote)

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About the position

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling - to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. The International Procurement Team is looking for an experienced Subcontract Manager to lead in the sourcing and acquisition of materials and services, manage supplier performance and manage the entire subcontract purchase order life cycle for DoD, FMS and DCS customers. Suppliers located in various locations around the globe with the potential for add-on responsibilities. Qualified candidate will be a full-time remote employee. This position currently is designated as remote. Employees who are working in remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home) but may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. The successful candidate for this role will be required to reside and work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. territories).

Responsibilities

  • Ensuring accurate and complete requirements for materials and services are communicated to suppliers
  • Understand and execute to all Export/Import Requirements including supporting telecons, face to face meetings, and all Export/Import documentation and reporting
  • Analyze supplier quotes/ proposals and perform complex Cost & Price Analysis
  • Negotiate reasonable prices based on price and cost analysis as well as terms and conditions negotiations
  • Place Letter subcontracts, Purchase Orders, and facilitate Change Management on contracts including documentation in EPAD system
  • Manage and report on supplier performance in the areas of cost, quality and schedule performance as well as material sales reporting
  • Prepare and issue requests for proposal based on required technical, quality, delivery, and FAR requirements
  • Manage all metrics related to the desk

Requirements

  • Typically requires a University Degree and a minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years' experience
  • Experience with /Knowledge of FAR/ DFAR acquisition procedures and requirements, including Cost and Pricing Data requirements
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required
  • U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice-to-haves

  • Masters' Degree in supply chain, business, finance, engineering or related
  • Experience with Firm Fixed price and cost plus contracting
  • Knowledge of import/ export compliance requirements for international business partners
  • Experience using Microsoft Office applications in a business environment
  • Willing and have the ability to travel internationally
  • Keen attention to detail
  • Multi-task across various efforts concurrently
  • Working knowledge of ITAR rules and regulations
  • Experience in negotiating terms and conditions
  • Easily adapts between strategic and tactical tasks
  • Ability to influence team decisions and outcomes across various disciplines
  • Secret security clearance
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Working knowledge of Raytheon's Supply Chain Policies & Procedures

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
  • Short-term disability, long-term disability
  • 401(k) match
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee Scholar Program
  • Parental leave
  • Paid time off, and holidays
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