Principal Specialist - Buyer
Listed on 2026-07-27
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Business
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Procurement / Purchasing, Logistics Coordination
Principal Specialist
- Buyer
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; escrow 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.
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