Principal Procurement Specialist - Hybrid

Principal Procurement Specialist (Hybrid)

This position is for a Principal Procurement Specialist (Hybrid) position, 3 days a week in Windsor Locks, CT. Responsible for managing supplier accounts across various commodities for the Propeller Systems organization. Ensuring product is ordered and delivered on time, meets quality standards at the right cost, and meets all compliance requirements.

What You Will Do:

• Responsible for on-time purchase order placement, flow of orders and first-line delivery assurance in support of the Props Operations team to meet customer deliveries.
• Create compliance packages for military orders meeting FAR/DFARS requirements.
• Authorize purchase orders and approve payments to ensure the procurement process goes smoothly.
• Communicates with cross-functional disciplines for alignment.
• Analyze and negotiate pricing quotes, financial reports, and other data and information to provide input on fair and reasonable prices.
• Analyze and monitor supplier contracts for pricing and renewal status to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Works to resolve supplier issues including but not limited to Supplier Requests for Information (SRIs), Supplier Managed Work Transfers (SMWTs), payment, portal and receiving issues.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of prior relevant experience or in absence of a degree, 10 years of relevant experience
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• 3 or more years of experience in a purchasing manufacturing environment.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience in Government procurement
• SAP experience
• Ability to analyze Cost and Pricing data and determine proposal compliance (FAR 15.4)
• Demonstrated knowledge / compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS)
• Ability to multi-task and perform effectively in a dynamic, fast paced, changing environment.

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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
• And more!