Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist

Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience in supply chain management, logistics, or project/business management; 3+ years with a Master’s. Or in lieu of a degree, 9+ years of experience in supply chain management, logistics, or project/business management
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
US citizenship is required.

Sources and procures goods and services of a commodity nature from many suppliers
Initiates Requests for Quotations and Proposals and receives same, analyzing proposed pricing from potential suppliers
In conjunction with quality organization, evaluates and monitors supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules
Works with internal customers to ensure specifications are appropriate for the services or products required
Identifies opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency, and manage risk through targeted negotiations and optimize volume pricing through bid package strategies
Evaluates supplier proposals and places compliant purchase orders
Extracts, monitors, analyzes, and validates data information from multiple sources
Develops engaging and collaborative relationships with suppliers and internal partners/customers to drive problem resolution
Employs sound business practices and assesses supplier performance as part of follow-up activities
Ensures that appropriate documentation is provided to logistics/transportation & warehouse organization so that proper receipt is recorded
Reviews and approves supplier payment as needed
Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement

Professional experience in a regulated industry; to include Aerospace & Defense, Insurance, Financial Services, Telecommunications
Experience with FAR/DFARS
Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP