Sr Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist
Northrop GrummanAbout the role
Description
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist for our Business Unit, Armament Systems, located in Plymouth, MN.
Armament Systems specializes in the development and production of Ammunition, Guns and Precision Guidance Ordinance.
Responsibilities include:
Develop subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of services, specialized materials, and/or equipment
Prepares bid packages, conducts bidders conferences, analyzes and evaluates proposals, performs price/cost, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes awards, and administers resulting subcontracts
Ensures that appropriate documentation is provided to logistics/transportation & warehouse organization so that proper receipt is recorded
Negotiates and coordinates additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts
Participates with program functional areas to coordinate subcontract funding, invoice processing and program reviews.
Coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders such as contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program and end-users
In conjunction with quality organization, evaluates and monitors supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules
Identifies strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations
Manages performance of subcontracts, ensures compliance with all public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures including import/export regulations.
Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement
Manages and develops strategic/key suppliers. Reviews and approves supplier payments
Basic Qualifications:
Must have a High school diploma or GED with at least 12 years of related experience. Will consider 8 years of experience with a Bachelor's Degree or 6 years of experience with a Master’s Degree.
Experience in Subcontracts, Purchasing, Contracts, Finance, or Project Management
Minimum of 1 year of experience with SAP or related business application software
Minimum of 1 year of experience with FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) and DFARS
Ability to collaborate with program management and other multi-functional teams
Ability to multi-task and make sound decisions in a timely manner
Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to work in a very fast paced environment
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD secret clearance
Able to travel up to 10% of the time.
Must be a US Citizen
Preferred Qualifications:
Past experience performing successfully in a buying, supply chain planning, or supply chain program management role
Knowledge of U.S. government and industry supply chain practices
Knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
Previous Control Account Manager (CAM) experience or training
Demonstrated experience with compliance and problem solving
Masters degree and 6+ years of supply chain, contracts, business management or related experience
Negotiating skills with contracts in excess of $10 million
Risk mitigation experience
Change Management experience
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