Prin Specialist, Procurement

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona.

📋 Description

• Negotiate and manage Firm Fixed Price, Cost Reimbursement, and Time and Materials subcontracts for both production and R&D activities.

• Collaborate with material program management and engineering teams to develop and execute procurement strategies.

• Monitor the performance metrics of subcontractors and propose or implement corrective measures.

• Prepare and oversee subcontract documentation to ensure compliance with company policies, FAR, and DFAR regulations.

• Analyze intricate supply chain challenges and formulate aligned solutions.

• Independently plan and execute procurement tasks to meet program requirements on schedule.

• Act as a primary contact for both internal and external stakeholders, working alongside senior personnel on cross-functional initiatives.

• Utilize ERP systems and standard supply chain processes to manage procurement activities and enhance material outcomes.

• Perform price analyses and assist with cost analyses.

• Develop negotiation strategies and lead negotiations to secure best-value outcomes.

• Source, negotiate, award, and document purchases of materials, services, and supplies.

• Collaborate with Integrated Product Teams to address technical and programmatic challenges, providing procurement solutions for purchased technologies.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field with at least 3 years of experience.

• Proficient in reading and understanding drawing specifications.

• Experience in cost and price analysis, including the development of negotiation strategies and leading formal negotiations.

• Familiarity with FAR and DFAR regulations.

• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) or be eligible to obtain the necessary export authorizations.

• Experience in supplier management is preferred.

• Proficiency in SAP software applications is preferred.

• Experience in conducting executive and program-level supplier reviews is preferred.

• Experience in delivering verbal and/or written presentations to key stakeholders is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• 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

• Holidays

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available

• Remote work primarily from home

• Potential travel to the site location or a supplier as needed