Sr Prncpl Supl Chn Prcrmt Spec

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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.

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 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. This position will be working in our San Diego, CA office a minimum of 3 days a week.

Responsibilities:

• Develops RFQ utilizing Specifications, statements of work, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and/or services.
• Prepares bid packages, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates PO provisions, administers resulting PO and ensure on time delivery.
• Manages performance of Purchase Orders and assigned suppliers, ensures compliance with all public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures including import/export regulations.
• Coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders such as contracts, engineering, quality, 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 proactive supplier management
• Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement. 

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred and a minimum of 8 years of in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance or related experience; minimum of 6 years in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance or related field with a Master’s
• 4+ years of direct procurement or supply chain experience
• Experience in a MRP system, SAP, CostPoint, Oracle

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with SAP procurement systems
• Experience with subcontracts / long term agreements
• Experience in a regulated industry; to include Aerospace & Defense, Insurance, Financial Services, Telecommunications
• Experience in small and complex machining or electronics commodities
• Experience reading technical drawings and documents
• Experience of government contracting requirements and regulations (e.g. FAR, DFARS, ITAR, etc.)

Primary Level Salary Range: $103,200.00 - $154,800.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company