Sr Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist

Must have a Bachelor’s degree and ten years of related experience or a Master degree with 8 years of related experience or 14 additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree
Prior Government or Aerospace buying or logistics experience
Demonstrated ability to utilize Microsoft Office to create spreadsheets, documents, presentations. (i.e. Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
The ability to collaborate with program management and other multi-functional teams
Possess strong organizational skills
Ability to work with minimal supervision, work successfully in a fast-paced environment and apply sound judgment to problem solving
Knowledge of FAR/DFAR
Knowledge of CPSR and government audits
US Citizenship required with the ability to obtain and maintain secret security clearance

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. Issues purchase orders
Manages performance of purchase orders, ensures compliance with all public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures including import/export regulations
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.

Experience with aircraft maintenance activities under US Govt. prime contracts to include spares procurement and movement.
Import / Export (ITAR) experience for movement of materials and technology
Familiar with SAP and/or Maximo procurement systems
Past Training/Mentoring of Junior level employees
Active Secret or Top Secret Clearance