Principal Specialist, Procurement

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the complete procurement process, from sourcing vendors to closing purchase orders post-payment.

• Identify suitable vendors while ensuring compliance with ITAR and Controlled Goods regulations.

• Secure Non-Disclosure or Proprietary Information Agreements prior to sharing drawings or controlled documents as needed.

• Prepare and issue Requests for Quotations (RFQs), validate compliance of quotations, and compare pricing and delivery to select the best sources.

• Create and manage purchase orders in accordance with contractual and quality standards.

• Monitor purchase orders to ensure timely delivery, addressing any delays, service issues, and financial impacts.

• Maintain electronic records, generate weekly progress reports, and track metrics.

• Contribute to procurement strategies, departmental procedures, and enhancements in the supply chain process.

• Reconcile discrepancies between purchases and invoices.

• Participate in departmental and operational meetings, coordinate vendor-related issues, and support compliance reporting.

• Uphold data integrity within the SCM MRP/ERP system.

• Foster positive and ethical relationships with customers and vendors.

• Adhere to workplace operating procedures, environmental health, and safety guidelines.

⛳️ Requirements

• A University Degree or equivalent experience, with a minimum of 5 years of relevant prior experience, or an advanced degree in a related field with 3 years of experience.

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

• Proficiency in SAP.

• Capability to analyze Cost and Pricing data and assess proposal compliance (FAR 15.4).

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

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Deep understanding of the Supply Chain lifecycle and the roles and responsibilities at various project phases.

• Knowledge in the preparation, negotiation, and monitoring of purchasing agreements and their terms and conditions.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Understanding of purchasing concepts, negotiation tactics, and principles of material management.

• Ability to source hard-to-find materials through multiple supply channels.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.

• Capacity to work independently, adapt to shifting priorities, and efficiently manage a high workload.

• Ability to perform well in a dynamic, fast-paced, and changing environment.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• 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.

• Eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs.