Software Procurement Lead

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As a Procurement Analyst you will be responsible for providing defined plans, processes, methods, and tools for procuring software. You will play a key role in ensuring supply chain management and chain of custody for the life of all SW assets, working to protect against the inadvertent purchase of counterfeit or illegally modified products. This role requires managing procurement activities, supporting cost-effective purchasing, maintaining supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with purchase order terms and conditions. You will also be responsible for auditing, tracking hardware recapitalization, maintenance agreements, software licensing, and coordinating purchase processes for the Sponsor.
Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement procurement plans, processes, and tools for the acquisition of hardware and software in accordance with defined Sponsor requirements.
• Perform pricing and cost proposal development in accordance with customer requirements and current government regulations, laws and company policies.
• Provide pricing support for all phases of the proposal process from pre-RFP activities through fact-finding, government audits, negotiations and award.
• Develop detailed bidding guidelines which are used to initiate proposals
• Work with functions from across the company to develop the labor, material and other direct costs associated with proposed contracts
• Utilize company estimating and pricing programs and tools
• Ensure supply chain management and chain of custody protocols are in place to protect Sponsor assets from counterfeit or illegally modified products throughout their lifecycle.
• Research and recommend cost-effective purchasing arrangements for Sponsor approval while employing cost control practices in coordination with the Sponsor.
• Coordinate the timely delivery of purchased products, ensuring accurate and compliant invoicing.
• Review purchase requisitions for clarity, compliance, completeness, and detail, and obtain any additional information deemed necessary.
• Ensure suppliers adhere to purchase order terms and conditions through consistent communication and performance monitoring.
• Participate in the invoice approval process, ensuring invoices align with purchase order terms, and resolve any discrepancies or issues.
• Ensure all procurement documentation is properly maintained, including audit trails, inspection reports, and procurement records.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s and a minimum of 2 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field
• Strong understanding of supply chain management and asset lifecycle management, particularly in high-security or regulated environments.

• Possess good investigative/analytical abilities
• Demonstrated ability to consistently meet deadlines in a schedule driven environment
• Effective planning and scheduling skills that lead to the completion of proposal efforts in accordance with customer and company requirements
• Ability to work both independently and as an integral team member working closely with various functions including business development, program management, finance and contracts.
• Knowledge of software and hardware lifecycle management, including tracking and auditing of assets.
• Knowledge of processes and tools to prevent the inadvertent purchase of counterfeit or modified products.

• Familiarity with procurement compliance requirements and industry standards.
• Proficiency in procurement software, contract management systems, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage complex procurement processes and documentation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with suppliers, sponsors, and internal teams

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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