Principal Specialist, Procurement (Remote)

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2d•Remote

About The Position

The Principal Specialist, Procurement will join the acquisition team supporting the Collins Aerospace Mission Systems Product Line and will manage suppliers and procurement purchase order activities for the Machining & Interconnect Assemblies Commodities group. In this role, you will lead tasks associated with sourcing, negotiating, awarding, documenting, and managing orders and suppliers for material and services. You will be the focal point for interface and communications between the Collins program teams and suppliers. This is an individual contributor position.

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
Must have experience reading and understanding drawings, and other engineering documents including complex statements of work (SOWs)
Must have prior experience in purchase order compliance with Public Laws, Policies, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFAR), and ITAR and import/export requirements
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Prior SAP PRISM/APEX / experience
Experience working in the DoD Aerospace & Defense industry
Prior Procurement experience
Knowledge and Understanding of MRP

Responsibilities

Selecting qualified suppliers and seeking alternate suppliers (when applicable)
Leading Supplier interaction and collaboration with the Collins Mission Systems Program Team to manage build-to-print or SOW procurements
Developing and managing RFIs and RFPs
Leading supplier negotiations (price, schedules and terms & conditions)
Preparing POs and PO documentation in accordance with company directives and work instructions
Managing Suppliers to meet Program requirements with the desired quality and delivery
Post-award management of POs in accordance with company directives and work instructions
Preparing and executing Proprietary Information Agreements (PIAs)
Preparation and execution of Long Term Agreements as required

Benefits

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, ID theft 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