Principal Procurement Specialist

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

📋 Description

• Review Statements of Work (SOWs) and in-house estimates.

• Generate Proprietary Information Agreements (PIAs) and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs).

• Assist in driving success metrics such as Late to Place, Late to Dock, and Delinquent Material.

• Gather proposal and quotation activities from potential subcontractors and utilize various techniques to analyze costs, technical capabilities, and financial viability.

• Evaluate, identify, and select suppliers and business partners.

• Negotiate with suppliers regarding pricing, schedules, and terms & conditions.

• Conduct investigations to ensure the ability to perform within budget and timeline.

• Monitor and report on supplier costs, schedules, and status, recommending or implementing corrective actions as needed.

• Engage significantly with suppliers in collaboration with Business and Programs.

• Manage the critical path for suppliers to support key program milestones.

• Collaborate with Business EXIM, Legal, Senior Leaders, and during Gate Reviews.

• Negotiate and administer multiple General Acquisitions and Subcontract efforts concurrently.

• Prepare documentation for General Acquisitions and Subcontracts in accordance with established company, customer, and government regulations.

• Oversee suppliers and Purchase Orders (POs) from inception to delivery within a depot environment.

• Willingness to travel 10% of the time.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field is typically required.

• Experience in purchase order management, negotiations, both internal across businesses and external with suppliers.

• Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS) or experience in other heavily regulated sectors such as aerospace, aviation, and power generation.

• U.S. citizenship is mandatory, as only U.S. citizens are permitted to access the financial management system due to government contractual stipulations.

• Knowledge of government contracts, processes, and procedures.

• Experience in proposals and a comprehensive understanding of all phases of sourcing and procurement execution, including price negotiations and terms and conditions.

• Proficiency with automation tools.

• Previous experience in integrated supply chain management, particularly in strategic procurement.

• Experience working with senior management on significant issues regarding policies, plans, and objectives.

• Background in Six Sigma and productivity enhancement.

• Understanding of import/export regulations (ITAR/EAR).

• Competence in Price Cost Analysis.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Experience with SAP System or PRISM.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical coverage

• Dental coverage

• Vision coverage

• Life insurance

• Short-term disability

• Long-term disability

• 401(k) matching

• Flexible spending accounts

• Flexible work schedules

• Employee assistance program

• Employee Scholar Program

• Parental leave

• Paid time off

• Holidays