**Description** SAIC is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Procurement Principal to join our Business Management team. This role is part of a comprehensive acquisition organization that supports the entire acquisition value chain, from customer engagement and strategic development on the sell-side to program execution, strategic alliances, supply chain management, subcontractor development, and materials procurement on the buy-side. Our organization collaborates with both external and internal customers to achieve mission-critical goals while supporting key functions in Mission IT, Enterprise IT, Engineering Services, and Professional Services. The ideal candidate is proactive, adaptable, and experienced in managing procurement activities for high-value, high-risk, and complex contracts. This position requires an ability to excel in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, with specific experience in administering Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) purchase orders. Strong attention to detail, robust organizational skills, and the ability to work independently or collaboratively within a team setting are essential for success. **This opportunity can be worked remote for the right candidate.** **Typical Responsibilities:** + Issue purchase orders for goods and services in support of SAIC’s customers, including Federal/Civilian agencies, State and Local customers, Department of War (DOW), and internal customers. + Prepare and issue Requests for Quotes (RFQs) in compliance with prime contract requirements. + Review and edit vendor license agreements to ensure alignment with prime contract obligations and requirements. + Develop and negotiate favorable prices, terms, schedules, and other provisions of purchase orders and acquisition contracts to meet program needs. + Manage closeout activities for procurement tasks, including supplier liaison responsibilities, negotiation of price/cost, and resolution of cost-related terms and other contract matters. + Develop and implement purchasing strategies to meet proposal or program requirements. + Collaborate with the supplier quality team to evaluate and qualify new suppliers. + Conduct comprehensive analyses of proposals, considering cost, schedule, terms and conditions, and technical requirements, while leading supplier negotiations to finalize subcontracts and purchase orders. + Leverage production/procurement data to strategize procurement approaches tailored to program needs. + Engage with suppliers to analyze their operations, assess cost drivers, and ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality, reliability, and adherence to required schedules. + Provide recommendations on supplier selection based on expertise and proven capability to deliver high-quality products on schedule. + Spearhead cost-saving initiatives in alignment with program objectives. + Undertake additional responsibilities as required. **Qualifications** **Qualifications** **Education/Experience Requirements:** + Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related technical field; and 10 years of experience. Masters Degree and 8 years of experience. **Required Education and Experience:** + Demonstrate time management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities effectively. + Experience in training and mentoring within a team environment. + Strong presentation skills for briefing senior leaders within the Business Management organization and program teams. + Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to engage across various organizational levels and with customers/vendors. + Proven ability to function as a strong team player while also working independently with minimal supervision. + Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook). + Critical thinking and analytical abilities to evaluate complex procurement scenarios. + Knowledge of cost and price analysis principles, with the ability to apply them effectively to supplier proposals and agreements. **Desired Skills:** + Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word. + Experience with Costpoint (or similar enterprise resource planning systems). + Advanced understanding of software licensing models and licensing agreements. + Familiarity with cloud services acquisition strategies and underlying concepts. Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. REQNUMBER: 2601451 SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability