Principal Specialist, Procurement

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. Foster supplier relationships and administer subcontracts throughout the acquisition life cycle .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • Arizona • United StatesLead💰 $86,800 - $165,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supplier relationship management, strategic sourcing, and procurement processes, including executing RFPs and managing the PR-to-PO lifecycle. Proficient in compliance with FAR/DFARS and experienced in negotiating contracts and managing high-volume procurement operations.

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Supplier Relationship ManagementFAR/DFARS ComplianceHigh-Volume Procurement ManagementContract NegotiationSAP Experience

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Hard Skills

Price/Cost AnalysisRFP PreparationFirm Fixed Price ContractsCost Plus Fixed Fee ContractsSupplier Recovery EffortsTechnical Procurement RequirementsProposal Compliance AssessmentSOW DevelopmentBuild to Spec ProcurementBuild to Print Procurement

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

SAP

Industry Keywords

Supplier Performance ManagementStrategic SourcingContractual AuthorizationITAR FamiliarityAcquisition Life Cycle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Foster supplier relationships and administer subcontracts throughout the acquisition life cycle
Engage in supplier performance, relationship management, and strategic sourcing
Facilitate complex business agreements supporting various contracts
Manage a high-volume procurement desk while meeting accuracy and performance metrics
Prepare and issue RFPs and execute the PR-to-PO lifecycle
Perform price/cost analysis and place Firm Fixed Price, Letter Subcontracts, and cost-type POs in accordance with FAR/DFARS
Proactively manage suppliers to ensure on-time delivery, including status tracking, oversight, and recovery efforts
Present root cause and corrective actions to leadership based on metrics and supplier issues
Develop negotiation strategies and lead formal negotiations covering price, delivery, scope, and terms and conditions
Collaborate with Program, Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Program Management teams
Travel as required and lead supplier onsite reviews

Requirements

What you’ll need

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. citizenship is required
Ability to travel up to 25%
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering or related field preferred
Experience in working with development type of procurement
Experience managing a high volume, quick turn procurement desk
SAP based environment experience
Experience with technical requirements of procured hardware and services, including SOW, build to spec and build to print procurements
Experience implementing/executing supplier recovery efforts
Experience with executing FFP and Cost Plus Fixed Fee contracts
Familiarity with ITAR
Demonstrated knowledge/compliance with FAR/DFARS
Experience in written contractual authorization/vehicles, including Cost Plus and Firm Fixed Price
Ability to assess proposal compliance under FAR 15.4

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available