Sentinel – Supply Chain Procurement Specialist (Level 2/3) (BOSS 15590)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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 Defense Systems is seeking a Supply Chain Procurement / Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist. This position is located in Roy, UT and supports the Sentinel program. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package. 

 What You’ll Get To Do: 

Specific duties to include, but are not limited to the following:

• Sources and procures goods and services of a commodity nature from many suppliers.
• Initiates Requests for Quotations and Proposals and receives same, analyzing proposed pricing from potential suppliers.
• In conjunction with quality organization, evaluates and monitors supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules.
• Works with internal and external customers to ensure specifications are appropriate for the services or products required.
• Identifies opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through targeted negotiations. Issues purchase orders.
• Manages performance of purchase orders, ensures compliance with all public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures including import/export regulations.
• Employs sound business practices and assesses supplier performance as part of follow-up activities.
• Ensures that appropriate documentation is provided to logistics/transportation & warehouse organization so that proper receipt is recorded.
• Reviews and approves supplier payment as needed.
• Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Work Terms & Conditions, Program Flow-Downs, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and pricing agreements 
• Participating in cross-functional projects / meetings - either as a lead or as a contributor
• Approaching competitive and non-competitive sourcing in request for quotations

Position Benefits: 

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including 

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage 

• 401k 

• Educational Assistance 

• Life Insurance 

• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions 

• Paid Time Off 

• Health & Wellness Resources 

• Employee Discounts 

This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

This position can be filled as a level 2 or a level 3

Job Qualifications

You’ll Bring These Qualifications: 

Supply Chain Procurement Specialist: 2 years of relevant experience with a Bachelors degree; 0 years of relevant experience with a Masters degree; 4 years of additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. 

Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist: 5 years of relevant experience with a Bachelors degree; 3 years of relevant experience with a Masters degree; 1 year of experience with a PhD; 4 years of additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Required for Both Level(s): 

• Must have US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD security clearance (Secret, Top Secret; etc.) 
• Professional experience in supply chain management, or related fields, to include logistics, manufacturing/project management, business management, leadership, or information systems
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Professional experience in a regulated industry; to include Aerospace & Defense, Insurance, Financial Services, Telecommunications