Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist

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.

Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.

Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems sector is currently seeking a Principal Supply Procurement Specialist (Level 3) to support our Rocket Center, West Virginia and Elkton, MD locations. Remote telecommuting opportunities may be available for the suitable candidate.

The Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist is responsible for sourcing and acquiring goods and services of a commodity nature from various suppliers. This role involves initiating Requests for Quotations and Proposals, analyzing the pricing submitted by potential suppliers. In collaboration with the quality assurance team, the specialist evaluates and monitors supplier quality and reliability, as well as their capacity to meet delivery schedules. The specialist works closely with internal stakeholders to ensure that specifications align with the required services or products. Additionally, the role includes identifying opportunities for cost reduction, efficiency enhancement, and risk management through strategic negotiations. The specialist issues purchase orders and oversees their performance, ensuring adherence to all public laws and company policies, including import/export regulations. By applying sound business practices, the specialist assesses supplier performance as part of ongoing follow-up. It is also essential to provide the necessary documentation to the logistics, transportation, and warehouse teams to ensure accurate receipt records. The specialist reviews and approves supplier payments as required and employs process improvement tools such as Lean Six Sigma to enhance quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement with suppliers.

Job Duties: 

• Develop subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of services, specialized materials, and/or equipment

• Prepare bid packages, conduct bidders conferences, analyzes and evaluates proposals, performs price/cost, negotiates subcontract provisions, select or recommends subcontractors, write awards, and administer resulting subcontracts

• Ensure that appropriate documentation is provided so that proper receipt is recorded

• Negotiate and coordinate additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts

• Participate with program functional areas to coordinate subcontract funding, invoice processing and program reviews.

• Coordinate and collaborate with key stakeholders such as contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program and end-users

• In conjunction with quality organization, evaluate and monitor supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules

• Identify strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations

• Manage performance of subcontracts, ensures compliance with all public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures including import/export regulations.

• Utilize process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement