Jacksonville, FL
Description/Comment: Principal Specialist (ONSITE): As a supply chain professional within the Naval Value Stream (NVS) Jacksonville, FL procurement group, you will be responsible for procuring critical major subcontract/engineered items.
The NVS Strategic Business Unit Team has a great opportunity for an experienced Procurement Professional Specialist in a highly collaborative role where you will have the opportunity to lead in the sourcing and acquisition of materials and services, manage supplier performance and the entire purchase order life cycle (requirements including supplier development, requirement solicitations, Purchase Order award, post-award management, and closeout activities)for DoD customers within the procurement team. You will manage several supplier relationships necessary to support various programs for the factory material needs.
What you Will Do:
• Accountable for the relationship and performance of a set of suppliers for client.
• Preparation and issuance of RFP’s.
• Place purchase orders of medium/high complexity in accordance with all regulatory (FAR/DFAR) and corporate compliance requirements for various complex subcontract (Cost Type, Incentive Type, Firm Fixed, etc.).
• Support negotiation strategies and support formal negotiations (Price, Delivery, scope, Terms & Conditions).
• Perform price and cost analysis techniques in support of proposals.
• Nurture professional business relationships with first tier subcontractors.
• Work closely with the Program and other functional groups (Operations, Quality, Engineering, Program Management, etc) to achieve objectives.
• Maintain PO's to ensure accurate and timely supplier delivery information.
• Regular reporting of key KPIs on suppliers and plan to close out on gaps.
• Present to all levels, supplier status and initiatives.
• Collaborate with Contracts teams to support Long Term Agreement / Spend Under Contract strategy,
Education: Bachelors
Qualifications you Must Have:
• 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
• Relevant experience in procurement, supply chain management, management, finance, or similar role.
Qualifications We Prefer:
• SAP based experience.
• Experience with technical requirements of procured hardware and service – including Statement of Work (SOW) review.
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS)
• Experience in written contractual authorization/vehicles (Cost Plus, Firm Fixed Price etc.)