Principal Procurement Specialist (Remote)
About the position Responsibilities • Support the lifecycle of a procurement/program from R&D through low-rate initial production, production/deployment, sustainment, and program closeout. • Collaborate cross-functionally across Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and externally with suppliers. • Execute bid/proposal activities, PIAs/NDAs, and Teaming Agreements for new business and strategic pursuits. • Review and help develop Subcontract Statements of Work (SSOW) with Integrated Product Teams. • Utilize source selection techniques including best value source selection (BVSS), competition, and single/sole source. • Perform price analyses, conduct due diligence, lead negotiations (price, schedule, terms/conditions), and identify risks & opportunities. • Negotiate, award, document, and manage IOTs, POs, and Subcontracts for materials, software, and services in support of domestic and international contracts. • Manage and monitor supplier performance (cost, schedule, and quality) to ensure compliance with contractual obligations. • Support PO related invoice approvals and inquiries. Requirements • Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience. • U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status). • Prior Procurement experience. • Prior experience with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Nice-to-haves • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field. • Master's Degree. • Experience in a similar contracts/procurement role with responsibility for sourcing, placing orders, price analysis, negotiations, PO documentation, supplier management, and compliance to company policies and procedures. • Experience with FAR, DFAR, and FAA AMS. • Experience with international requirements (including Import/Export regulations). • Experience working with and leading cross-functional teams. • Experience with Statements of Work. • Experience with SAP. • Ability to prioritize compliance to policies and procedures. • Strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills. • Effective collaboration skills. • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment with little oversight. • Excellent problem solving skills. • Able to manage multiple priorities with a sense of urgency. • Adapts well to change. Benefits • Medical, dental, and vision insurance • Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees • Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution • Tuition reimbursement program • Student Loan Repayment Program • Life insurance and disability coverage • Optional coverages including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection • Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits • Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning • Adoption Assistance • Autism Benefit • Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions • Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program • Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits • Bright Horizons, child and elder care services • Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program Apply tot his job