Principal Specialist - Buyer

Position would require the candidate to be a W2 employee of Donatech.
US Citizenship/Permanent Resident Required.

•As a Principal Specialist - Buyer, you will manage Purchase Orders from supplier selection to RFP/RFQ submission, quote receipt, analyzing quote, negotiating quote , documenting PO, and monitoring supplier issues and delivery.
•Actively monitor open orders, update status, and ensure that Operations and Program personnel are notified of any delivery date changes; escalate to expedite when necessary.
•Seek new sources of supply when necessary. This involves working closely with Supplier Quality and Engineering to complete necessary processes for adding a new, qualified supplier.
•Ability to successfully manage long-term supplier relationships.
Qualifications You Must Have
•Typically requires a University Degree in project management, business administration, engineering or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience
•Two years of prior Buying Experience
•U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Qualifications We Prefer:
•Ability to work closely with internal customers (Operations, PM, Engineering, Quality, etc.)
•Support Raytheon’s initiatives and KPI’s such as Supplier OTD, Cost Savings, and Continuous Improvement events
•Adherence to Supply Chain processes, standards, and operational plans in support of procurement goals.
•Proficient in SAP, Excel, Word
•Advanced Excel skills to efficiently manage large data sets and requisition lines.
•Experienced in SAP
•Able to solve problems and develop risk mitigation plans
•Strong negotiations skills
•Team oriented - must be an active participant
•Able to self-manage
•Strong work ethic, multi-tasking
•Domestic Travel may be required 10%