Principal Specialist, Procurement

This position leads procurement activities across fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, time-and-materials, and research-and-development subcontracts. The specialist evaluates suppliers, negotiates pricing and long-term agreements, develops statements of work, and analyzes proposals to support sound source selections. They also track supplier performance, address issues, and ensure documentation follows company, customer, FAR, and DFARS requirements. The role works closely with engineering, program leadership, and external suppliers, with travel of up to 20% for supplier or program reviews. It is well suited to an experienced procurement professional who can lead negotiations, manage supplier relationships, interpret technical specifications, and operate effectively in a regulated aerospace environment.