Principal Specialist - Buyer

Position would require the candidate to be a W2 employee of Donatech.
US Citizenship/Permanent Resident Required.

• As a Principal Specialist - Buyer, you will manage Purchase Orders from supplier selection to RFP/RFQ submission, quote receipt, analyzing quote, negotiating quote , documenting PO, and monitoring supplier issues and delivery.

• Actively monitor open orders, update status, and ensure that Operations and Program personnel are notified of any delivery date changes; escalate to expedite when necessary.

• Seek new sources of supply when necessary. This involves working closely with Supplier Quality and Engineering to complete necessary processes for adding a new, qualified supplier.

• Ability to successfully manage long-term supplier relationships.
Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree in project management, business administration, engineering or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience

• Two years of prior Buying Experience

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Qualifications We Prefer:

• Ability to work closely with internal customers (Operations, PM, Engineering, Quality, etc.)

• Support Raytheon’s initiatives and KPI’s such as Supplier OTD, Cost Savings, and Continuous Improvement events

• Adherence to Supply Chain processes, standards, and operational plans in support of procurement goals.

• Proficient in SAP, Excel, Word

• Advanced Excel skills to efficiently manage large data sets and requisition lines.

• Experienced in SAP

• Able to solve problems and develop risk mitigation plans

• Strong negotiations skills

• Team oriented – must be an active participant

• Able to self-manage

• Strong work ethic, multi-tasking

• Domestic Travel may be required 10%