Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist

• Source and procure specialized goods and services in accordance with established defense supply chain principles and operating practices.
• Coordinate with contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program, logistics, and other stakeholders to align procurement activities with business and program requirements.
• Own contractual management for assigned suppliers and procurement activities, ensuring obligations, deliverables, and commercial requirements are effectively administered.
• Manage purchase order performance and ensure compliance with applicable public laws, organizational policies and procedures, and import/export regulations.
• Develop and review procurement specifications, statements of work, terms and conditions, and other documentation required for specialized materials, equipment, and services.
• Prepare bid packages, conduct bidders’ conferences, evaluate proposals, negotiate commercial and contractual provisions, select or recommend suppliers, and prepare awards.
• Administer resulting supplier contracts and purchase orders, including supplier payment activities when required.
• Work with quality teams to evaluate and monitor supplier quality, reliability, performance, and ability to meet required delivery schedules.
• Apply sound business practices when assessing supplier performance and conducting follow-up activities.
• Ensure appropriate documentation is provided to logistics, transportation, and warehouse teams so that receipts and deliveries are accurately recorded.
• Manage and develop strategic and key supplier relationships to support current and future business requirements.
• Identify cost-reduction and efficiency opportunities through strategic sourcing, targeted negotiations, supplier management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify and mitigate procurement and supplier risks while maintaining compliance with applicable government and organizational requirements.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned contracts or projects, maintaining strong communication and coordination across stakeholders.
• Manage stakeholder requests and competing priorities while maintaining appropriate compliance, documentation, and procurement standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field with 5+ years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree in business or a related field with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated U.S. Government procurement experience, including knowledge of FAR and DFARS requirements.
• Experience collaborating with program organizations and stakeholders both within and outside of global supply chain functions.
• Experience working with ERP systems, particularly Costpoint or SAP.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Teams, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required as a prerequisite.
• Strong understanding of procurement, sourcing, supplier management, contract administration, and commercial negotiations.
• Proven ability to negotiate effectively and achieve best value for internal stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to represent an organization as a key contact on contracts and projects.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and decision-making capabilities, including the ability to make sound decisions independently and in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain productive stakeholder and supplier relationships.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to compliance, documentation, and procurement controls.
• Ability to work effectively in a complex, fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Previous experience with Costpoint is preferred.
• Knowledge of Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) categories and suppliers is preferred.
• Experience with Long Term Pricing Agreements and Blanket Purchase Orders is preferred.

Benefits

• Annual salary range of $77,800–$116,800.
• Fully remote work opportunity within the United States.
• Approximately 10% travel, with no relocation assistance available.
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus opportunities depending on the position and business needs.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings and retirement plan benefits.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off for vacation and personal business.
• Opportunity to contribute to mission-critical defense and weapons systems supply chain programs.
• Exposure to government procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract administration, and complex supply chain operations.