Principal Specialist, Procurement

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

📋 Description

• Oversee complex product procurement for cold start initiatives and manage supplier relationships.

• Ensure timely and quality delivery by supervising suppliers' monthly spare parts output.

• Direct cross-functional teams to qualify parts and guarantee on-time delivery.

• Work collaboratively with suppliers to resolve issues related to quality or delivery.

• Track and manage supplier performance metrics such as cost, quality, and delivery schedules.

• Ensure adherence to company procurement policies and procedures.

• Assist in strategic sourcing efforts that align with long-term business goals.

• Identify and mitigate risks associated with supplier performance and delivery timelines.

• Serve as an Account Specialist to support the MESPC value stream.

• Maintain supplier relationships while overseeing the qualification and delivery of parts.

⛳️ Requirements

• A University Degree or equivalent experience with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related discipline with a minimum of 3 years of experience.

• Must be a U.S. Person.

• Demonstrated experience in supply chain management, specifically in procurement and supplier management.

• Familiarity with project management processes and tools.

• Proven track record in managing supplier performance, including quality and delivery metrics.

• Preferably 3 years of experience in procurement.

• Security clearance is not required.

🏝️ 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.