Prin Specialist, Procurement

Overview

Remote Principal Specialist, Procurement role responsible for end-to-end procurement, including vendor sourcing, purchase order management and post-payment closure, within an ITAR-compliant environment.

What you'll do

• Take ownership of the end-to-end procurement process, from sourcing vendors to managing purchase orders and closure activities post-payment.
• Identify qualified vendors for products and services, ensuring compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Controlled Goods requirements.
• Secure Non-Disclosure or Proprietary Information Agreements (PIA) as necessary prior to release of drawings or controlled documents.
• Prepare and issue Requests for Quotations (RFQ), validate quotation compliance, and perform price and delivery comparisons to select the optimal source in line with company policies.
• Create and manage purchase orders, ensuring compliance with contractual and quality terms and conditions.
• Proactively monitor and manage purchase orders to ensure timely delivery, addressing any potential delays, service issues or financial impacts.
• Maintain accurate electronic records, generate weekly reports to track progress, and monitor metrics.
• Provide input for the development and improvement of procurement strategies, department procedures and supply chain processes.
• Reconcile purchase and invoice discrepancies, ensuring compliance with subcontract/contract, purchasing policies, goals and objectives.
• Actively participate in department and operational meetings, coordinate and communicate vendor issues and support reporting activities to demonstrate compliance.
• Drive and maintain strong data discipline in the SCM MRP/ERP environment.
• Create and maintain positive and ethical customer and vendor relationships.
• Follow workplace operating, environmental health and safety procedures and guidelines.

What you'll need

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced Degree and 3 years of experience.
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations.

Nice to have

• SAP experience.
• Ability to analyze cost and pricing data and determine proposal compliance (FAR 15.4).
• Demonstrated knowledge / compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS).
• Proven ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with internal customers.
• Strong understanding of the Supply Chain lifecycle and roles/responsibilities at different project stages.
• Understanding of the preparation, negotiation, and monitoring of purchasing agreements as well as terms and conditions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is essential.
• Understanding of purchasing concepts, negotiation tactics/techniques, and material management principles.
• Demonstrated ability to source hard-to-find materials using multiple supply sources.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve discrepancies effectively.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, adapt to changing priorities and manage a high volume of work efficiently.
• Ability to adapt and perform effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced, changing environment.

Details

• Location: US-TX-REMOTE, United States of America; position role type is Remote.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• Security clearance: None/Not Required.
• This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
• Candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.