Senior Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist

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

📋 Description

• Identify and acquire electrical, electronic, and electromechanical products and services.

• Procure machinery, equipment, tools, raw materials, packaging supplies, components, services, and other necessary items.

• Gather and analyze statistical information to evaluate purchasing viability and set pricing goals.

• Investigate sourcing possibilities and establish long-term agreements along with master pricing contracts.

• Assess expenditures and market trends, engage in negotiations with suppliers, and keep track of pricing trends and manufacturing methods.

• Review supplier operations, pricing structures, quality, reliability, and delivery performance.

• Initiate and evaluate Requests for Quotations and Proposals.

• Oversee supplier quality, reliability, and delivery timelines in conjunction with the quality team.

• Work alongside internal stakeholders to verify that product and service specifications meet requirements.

• Discover opportunities for cost savings, efficiency improvements, and risk management through negotiations.

• Generate and manage purchase orders, ensuring adherence to public regulations, corporate policies, and import/export laws.

• Analyze supplier performance and carry out follow-up actions.

• Supply relevant documentation to logistics, transportation, and warehouse teams for accurate receipt tracking.

• Review and authorize supplier payments as necessary.

• Employ Lean Six Sigma process methodologies with suppliers to enhance quality, efficiency, and ongoing improvement.

• Travel is required up to 10% of the time.

⛳️ Requirements

• Principal: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) with a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience, or 5 years with a bachelor’s degree, or 3 years with a Master’s degree.

• Sr. Principal: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) with at least 12 years of relevant experience, or 8 years with a bachelor’s degree, or 6 years with a Master’s degree.

• Proven ability to use Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, for creating spreadsheets, documents, and presentations.

• Capability to collaborate effectively with program management and cross-functional teams.

• Excellent organizational abilities.

• Ability to operate with minimal supervision in a dynamic environment and apply sound judgment to resolve issues.

• Familiarity with FAR/DFAR regulations.

• Understanding of CPSR and government audit procedures.

• Capacity to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

• U.S. Citizenship is mandatory for roles requiring government clearance and other specific positions.

• Preferred: Proficiency in Word and Excel.

• Preferred: Experience with SAP and PowerPoint.

• Preferred: Familiarity with Long Term Agreements and Master Pricing Agreements.

• Preferred: Knowledge of U.S. Government contracting, FAR/DFARS, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and DCAA audit processes.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for overtime, based on position.

• Shift differential, depending on position.

• Discretionary bonus opportunities.

• Health insurance coverage.

• Life insurance options.

• Disability insurance.

• Savings plan benefits.

• Company-sponsored holidays.

• Paid time off (PTO) for vacations and personal matters.

• Relocation assistance: Not available.