Supply Chain Procurement Specialist

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

📋 Description

• Create specifications for subcontracts, including work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of services, specialized materials, and/or equipment.

• Develop bid packages and facilitate bidders' conferences.

• Assess and evaluate proposals received.

• Conduct price and cost analysis while negotiating subcontract terms.

• Choose or recommend subcontractors, issue awards, and manage the resulting subcontracts.

• Ensure that proper documentation is provided for accurate receipt recording.

• Negotiate and coordinate any additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts.

• Oversee subcontract funding, invoice processing, and program reviews in collaboration with functional program areas.

• Work in coordination with contracts, engineering, quality assurance, supplier development, planning, operations, program, and end-user stakeholders.

• Assess and monitor supplier quality, reliability, and their capability to meet delivery schedules.

• Identify strategies and opportunities for cost reduction, efficiency improvement, and risk management through effective negotiations.

• Manage subcontract performance while ensuring compliance with public law, company policies, business procedures, and import/export regulations.

• Apply Lean Six Sigma process tools with suppliers to enhance quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

• Manage and nurture strategic/key suppliers.

• Review and authorize supplier payments.

⛳️ Requirements

• High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 6 years of related experience; OR at least 2 years of experience with a bachelor's degree; OR 1 year of relevant experience with a master's degree.

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

• Capacity to prioritize multiple responsibilities and manage them simultaneously.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

• Previous experience in Government or Aerospace procurement/buying is preferred.

• Familiarity with FAR/DFAR is preferred.

• Knowledge of CPSR and government audits is preferred.

• Experience with aircraft maintenance tasks under US Government prime contracts, including spares procurement and movement, is preferred.

• Import/Export (ITAR) experience for the movement of materials and technology is preferred.

• SAP experience is preferred.

• U.S. Citizenship is required for positions requiring government clearance and certain other restricted roles.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for overtime, depending on the position.

• Shift differential, based on position.

• Discretionary bonus.

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.

• Life and disability insurance.

• Savings plan.

• Company-paid holidays.

• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal matters.