Principal Specialist, Procurement

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

📋 Description

• Oversee procurement activities supporting various programs within the Naval Power strategic business unit.

• Execute purchase orders and manage the procurement process from initiation to completion.

• Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions with vendors.

• Facilitate supplier meetings to discuss performance, resolve issues, and ensure adherence to contracts.

• Apply FAR Part 15 price analysis methods for cost and price assessments.

• Present findings, root cause analyses, and corrective action strategies to leadership.

• Coordinate and lead discussions with internal teams and suppliers to achieve program goals.

• Organize procurement activities with a high degree of efficiency.

• Encourage teamwork across departments to reach common objectives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Generally requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of experience, or a minimum of 3 years of experience with an advanced degree.

• Proficient in using SAP for procurement or supply chain management.

• Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).

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

• Experience in presenting findings or updates to leadership teams.

• Knowledge of FAR Part 15 price analysis techniques.

• Background in DoD procurement and a working understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations.

• Capability to lead formal negotiations and teleconferences regarding pricing, scheduling, and supplier exceptions to contractual requirements.

• Skilled in conducting and understanding price and cost analysis, source selection/justification, and supplier quotation assessments.

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication abilities.

• Proven leadership skills and the ability to engage with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a strategic mindset.

• U.S. citizenship is required to access information related to this program/contract.

• No security clearance is necessary.

🏝️ 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