Principal Specialist, Procurement

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

📋 Description

• Prepare and distribute RFIs, RFPs, and letter subcontracts, while overseeing the execution of PR-to-PO processes.

• Issue medium-complexity purchase orders in alignment with FAR/DFAR and corporate compliance standards.

• Assist in developing negotiation strategies and conducting formal negotiations related to pricing, delivery, scope, terms and conditions, and other agreements.

• Conduct compliant price and cost analyses for proposals.

• Cultivate and maintain professional business relationships with multi-tier subcontractors.

• Work collaboratively with Programs, Operations, Quality, Engineering, Program Management, Planning, and other functional teams to facilitate manufacturing and ensure on-time delivery.

• Keep purchase orders updated to provide accurate and timely information regarding supplier deliveries.

• Lead quarterly business reviews with key suppliers and those identified as high-risk.

• Operate effectively in a remote or virtual work environment.

• Manage tasks with minimal oversight.

• Foster a collaborative team culture.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Experience in DoD procurement.

• Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS).

• Capability to place purchase orders that exceed the TINA dollar threshold.

• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance.

• U.S. citizenship is mandatory.

• An active and existing DoD Secret security clearance is required from day one.

• Experience in an SAP/PRISM-based environment is preferred.

• Familiarity with the technical requirements for both non-complex and complex mechanical items is preferred.

• Experience drafting written contractual authorizations and documents is preferred.

• Strong professional communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft products are preferred.

• Leadership abilities and the capability to interact internally and externally with suppliers are preferred.

• Experience in supplier negotiations involving pricing, schedules, terms, and conditions is preferred.

• Adaptability to change and a commitment to supporting the mission are preferred.

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities are 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, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage