Principal Specialist, Procurement - Product Introduction

Principal Specialist, Procurement NPI

Leads NPI procurement activities including sourcing, supplier selection, negotiations, cost management, and program execution. Drives supplier performance and delivery assurance while resolving escalations and ensuring on-time delivery, quality, and cost objectives.

Partners cross-functionally to mitigate supply risks, manage contracts and purchase orders, and identify process and cost improvements.

• Manages execution of processes, standards, and operational plans in support of Procurement strategy, including RFPs, negotiation strategy, cost accountability, and/or program execution.
• Monitors and coordinates suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries to ensure resolution of problems such as shortages and missed or late deliveries.
• Manages escalations and drives resolution of internal customer issues or problems through independent and cross functional actions.
• Performs advanced delivery assurance actions with high pain supplier(s) to mitigate production floor and end customer impact.
• Supports and performs various report out activities to support internal and external customer requests.
• Directs programs for effective vendor selection and management with a view to minimize purchasing costs without compromising quality or reliability of supply.
• Reviews changes in price trends and manufacturing processes and makes recommendations to ensure successful procurement process.
• Authorizes purchase orders, negotiates prices and approves payments to support the procurement process.
• Analyzes and monitors contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to help determine need for changes.
• Responsible for overseeing supplier relationships and ensuring supplier performance.
• Directs and manages all schedules, and purchase orders.
• Ensures product is delivered on time, meets quality standards, and at the right cost.
• Makes recommendation for process improvements.
• May oversee material cost estimating functions.
• Oversees team’s compliance documentation.
• Other duties as needed.

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.
• U.S. Citizen.
• Experience in the Aerospace and manufacturing/operations industry.
• Works well in a team environment, highly motivated.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Managing cost reduction initiatives.
• Lean manufacturing experience and knowledge of Continuous Improvement / CORE.
• Familiarity with SAP.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal,  protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.
• And more!

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