Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist ( Level 3)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

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 Defense Systems (NGDS), is seeking a Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist to support.

 

Responsibilities include:

   

• 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

• Manage and develop strategic/key suppliers.

• Review and approve supplier payments

• 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.

 

Basic Qualifications:

 

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent (GED) with at least 9 years of relevant experience, will consider 5 years of relevant experience with bachelor’s degree or 1 year of relevant experience with Master’s

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