Principal Specialist, International Procurement

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

📋 Description

• Ensure that all material and service needs are effectively communicated to suppliers.

• Implement Export/Import requirements, including documentation, reporting, teleconferences, and meetings.

• Conduct thorough analysis of supplier quotes and proposals through intricate cost and price evaluations.

• Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions effectively.

• Issue letter subcontracts and purchase orders, while managing contract change processes in EPAD.

• Oversee and report on supplier performance regarding cost, quality, schedule, and material sales.

• Prepare and distribute requests for proposals that adhere to technical, quality, delivery, and FAR specifications.

• Manage desk metrics and play a role in enhancing processes, systems, and products.

• Handle a high-volume procurement desk, consistently meeting accuracy and performance standards.

• Execute firm-fixed-price, letter subcontract, and cost-type purchase orders in compliance with FAR/DFARS.

• Actively manage suppliers to ensure timely delivery, oversight, and recovery actions.

• Present root cause analyses and corrective actions to leadership based on metrics and supplier challenges.

• Formulate negotiation strategies and lead formal negotiation sessions.

• Work collaboratively with Program, Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Program Management teams.

• Travel may be required up to 25% of the time.

⛳️ Requirements

• A university degree or equivalent experience with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field with at least 3 years of experience.

• Prior experience in procurement is essential.

• Must possess the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

• U.S. citizenship is mandatory.

• Preferred: Experience in Cross-Functional Teams, Integrated Product Teams, project, or program management.

• Preferred: A Master’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or a related field.

• Preferred: Familiarity with FAR/DFARS or other heavily regulated sectors.

• Preferred: Experience with Cost Plus and Firm Fixed Price contract types.

• Preferred: Knowledge in FAR 15.4 cost/pricing analysis and competitive procurement.

• Preferred: Experience in reviewing technical requirements and Statements of Work.

• Preferred: Understanding of ITAR and import/export compliance.

• Preferred: Experience in complex military assembly procurement.

• Preferred: Experience in negotiating terms and conditions.

• Preferred: Experience in an SAP-based environment.

• Preferred: Experience in supplier recovery efforts.

🏝️ 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

• Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs

• Remote work options available

• Potential travel to the site as necessary