Principal Procurement Specialist

Responsibilities

• Responsible for on-time purchase order placement, flow of orders and first-line delivery assurance in support of the Props Operations team to meet customer deliveries.
• Create compliance packages for military orders meeting FAR/DFARS requirements.
• Authorize purchase orders and approve payments to ensure the procurement process goes smoothly.
• Communicate with cross-functional disciplines for alignment.
• Analyze and negotiate pricing quotes, financial reports, and other data and information to provide input on fair and reasonable prices.
• Analyze and monitor supplier contracts for pricing and renewal status to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Works to resolve supplier issues including but not limited to Supplier Requests for Information (SRIs), Supplier Managed Work Transfers (SMWTs), payment, portal and receiving issues.

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of prior relevant experience or in absence of a degree, 10 years of relevant experience
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
• 3 or more years of experience in a purchasing manufacturing environment.
• Experience in Government procurement
• 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)
• Ability to multi-task and perform effectively in a dynamic, fast paced, changing environment.