Procurement Specialist

Prattwhitney; Harlow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Procurement Specialist in Harlow, UK. The role requires a business degree and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include managing contracts, preparing proposals, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This position offers hybrid work options and a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salaries and flexible working arrangements, contributing to a balanced work culture.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

25 days holiday + statutory public holidays

Contributory Pension Scheme

Company bonus scheme

Flexible Benefits scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Must have experience responding to Customer Requests for Proposal.
• Ability to negotiate and administer Contracts within defined limits.
• Experience managing risk and opportunity in a project environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare responses to Customer Requests for Proposal.
• Negotiate and manage standard Contracts and Agreements.
• Create and maintain the Contract Management Plan.

Skills

Business degree or equivalent experience

Excellent verbal and written communications

Understanding of Contract Management and Procurement principles

Tenacity and flexibility

Collaboration in a multi-disciplinary team

Attention to detail

Self-motivation and independent working

Willingness to travel

Education

Business degree

Job description

**Date Posted:**2026-01-16**Country:**United Kingdom**Location:**GB-ESS-HARLOW-002 ~ Kao One ~ BLDG V**Position Role Type:**Unspecified**Job Tile****Procurement Specialist****Grade**P3**Function**Supply Chain**Location**Harlow - hybrid need to be on-site min 2 days per week**SC Required**Baseline & SC**Duration**Permanent**Hours**Full-time 37hrs**Raytheon UK**At Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence.Joining our team means being part of an organisation that shapes the future of national security whilst investing in your growth and personal development. We provide a collaborative environment, abundant opportunities for professional development, and a profound sense of purpose in what we do. Together, we are not just advancing technology; we're building a community committed to safeguarding a safer and more connected world.**About the role:**A key part of the Integrated Project Team, the Principal Contracts Specialist administers and manages moderate value Contracts, supports Contract Managers with high value / complex Contracts and responds to Customer Requests for Proposal. The Principal Contracts Specialist is the touchstone for all Commercial aspects of the IPT’s activity, throughout the lifecycle of customer engagement. **Skills and Experience*** Business degree or equivalent experience.* Responds to tasks with tenacity and flexibility, whilst working cross functionally in a multi-disciplinary team* Remains calm under pressure and collaborate with others* Flexible and positive attitude* An eye for detail.* Excellent verbal and written communications.* Understanding of Contract Management and Procurement principles.* Self-motivation and independent working.* A willingness and ability to travel occasionally.* The successful hire will need to complete a security clearance application**Desirable*** Awareness of Government, Aerospace and Defence contracting* Basic programme management skill set – Risk Management/Programme Gating/ Metrics* Experience of collaborative working* Strong record of problem solving* Experience of working with international suppliers or customers* Experience of dispute resolution* Experience of Financial Management* Awareness of Data Protection and other relevant commercial and contract legislation**Responsibilities*** Prepares responses to Customer ‘Requests for Proposal’* Negotiates, administers, and manages standard Contracts and Agreements within defined limits* Identifies and manages risk and opportunity, working collaboratively with customers and other project team members* Creates and maintains of the Contract Management Plan and compliance matrices* Manages and measures Contract value and performance* Administers delivery/acceptance/invoicing of goods and services and the prompt collection of cash* Maintenance of records* Attends, and may present at, customer and internal reviews* Supports, or produces, business cases/ briefing materials for senior management reviews* Participates in cross-functional improvement activity**Benefits and Work Culture****Benefits*** Competitive salaries.* 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr)* Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)* Company bonus scheme (discretionary).* 6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’ with pension.* Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others.* Enhanced sick pay.* Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave.* Car / Car allowance (dependant on grade/ role)* Private Medical Insurance (dependant on grade)**Work Culture*** 37hr working week, although hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site-specific arrangements.* Early 1.30pm finish Friday, start your weekend early!* Remote, hybrid and site based working opportunities, dependant on your needs and the requirements of the role.* A grownup flexible working culture that is output, not time spent at desk, focussed. More formal flexible working arrangements can also be requested and assessed subject to the role. Please enquire or highlight any request to our Talent Acquisition team to explore the flexible working possibilities.* Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year.**RTX**Raytheon UK is a landed company and part of the wider RTX organisation. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, USA, but with over 180,000 employees globally across every continent, RTX provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide and comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.Supporting over 35,000 jobs across 13 UK sites, RTX is helping to drive prosperity. Each year our work contributes over £2.7bn to the UK economy and offers a wealth of opportunities to 4,000 suppliers across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. We’re investing in all corners of the country, supporting 29,040 jobs in England, 3,040 in Northern Ireland, 1,900 in Scotland and 1,600 in Wales.#Li-KG1*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.***Privacy Policy and Terms:**Click on this to read the Policy and Terms