Principal Specialist, Supply Chain Management… at RTX · Tanauan

Date Posted: 2026-06-29 Country: Philippines Location: PH-BTG-TANAUAN CITY-BQ4 ~ First Philippine Industrial Park ~ BLDG Q4 Position Role Type: Onsite

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.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. 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.

Provide subject matter expertise across multiple supply chain disciplines, supporting process execution and successful implementation of procurement strategies

Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) supply chain activities from target definition through entry into service

Administer and manage high dollar and complex material and service procurements from both domestic and international suppliers.

Utilize source selection techniques, compile, and analyze data to perform price analyses, conduct negotiations (including terms and conditions) and identify supplier risks.

Ensure that requirements (prime contract, quality, terms, and conditions) are properly communicated to suppliers and manage supplier performance to cost, schedule, and quality requirements.

Work closely with the program office to identify solutions to sourcing issues that require ingenuity, creativity, and innovation.

Monitor procurement reports and help drive performance to meet company metric targets.

Communicate clearly and be proactive in a very fast-paced environment. Be flexible, innovative, work with speed and agility yet be thorough and compliant with company regulations, while successfully driving tasks to completion.

Assist in the training of peer procurement professionals as needed.

Qualifications You Must Have:

This role typically requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 3 years’ relevant experience

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

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

Qualifications We Prefer:

Experience in strategy development (market research, commodity markets, identify opportunities and threats, analyze data) and develop plans to materialize strategy

Experience in conducting Best Value Source Selections (BVSS)

Strong negotiation skills - ability to lead formal negotiations and teleconferences (price, schedule, and supplier exceptions to contractual flow down requirements)

Proficiency to perform and comprehend price and cost analysis, source selection/justification, and analysis of supplier quotation.

Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with internal customers and all levels of management.

Demonstrated leadership skills – influence, presence, ability to interface internally and externally with suppliers.

Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically.

Excellent time management skills - manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet team performance cadence (purchase requisition/purchase order updates, purchase order placement cycle time, supplier on-time-delivery and other company metrics)

Demonstrated understanding of all phases of sourcing and procurement execution

Strong knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)

Regulations (FAR/DFARS)

Knowledge of import/export regulations (ITAR/EAR)

SAP experience

Technical (Engineering) experience or aptitude to gain technical product knowledge

Ability to travel domestically/internationally, if required

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.]

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

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.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

Requires advanced knowledge of work area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. May have practical knowledge of project management. Practical to substantial knowledge of RTX projects, programs or systems with the ability to make enhancements and leverage in daily work.

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

Engineering/Other Technical Positions: Typically requires a degree in Science,Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

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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