Supply Chain Procurement Specialist/ Prin. Supply Chain Procurement Specialist

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.

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.

Job Description:

Your responsibilities will encompass the full range of complex procurement and acquisition process including preparation and execution of a mixed portfolio of purchase orders and proposals while ensuring compliance to company policies and procedures.

You will apply your understanding of the buyer and the seller roles in establishing mutually successful business arrangements, with experiences in work specifications and solicitations/bid packages, proposal evaluation, price and term negotiations, development of contractual documentation and post award administration.

You will use your ability to make sound decisions in a timely manner, display strong interpersonal skills, and have an agile perspective of compliance protocol mandated by regulated industry. Within the organization the candidate will support a team-based organization and perform activities in a variety of cross-functional areas including but not limited to strategic analysis, complex negotiations, materials planning, procurement execution/award, finance, and internal customer service. Ideal candidates are generally experienced in multiple areas of the procurement or contractual function(s), developing business relationships, and demonstrating an affinity for working with, or understanding both manufacturing and technology.

You will be responsible for executing major procurement activities and providing contractual support and documentation to suppliers in support of programs.

Basic Qualifications:

1. A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and a minimum of 6 years of supply chain, procurement, business management and/or related experience; In lieu of a BS/BA degree, 4 plus years of procurement and/or supply chain administration and supplier management experience.

Master’s degree and a minimum of 4 years of supply chain, procurement, business management and/or related experience.

2. Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking and innovative behaviors in past projects, roles or experiences

3. Proficiency in MS Office suite

4. Knowledge of FAR/DFAR

5. Professional experience in a regulated industry; to include Aerospace & Defense.

6. US Citizenship Required. Candidate must be able to obtain clearance within a reasonable amount of time

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Demonstrated strong leadership skills as well as the ability to multi-task in a challenging environment

2. SAP experience

3. Demonstrated experience with multiple contracting formats, including Firm Fixed Price and/or Cost Reimbursable,

4. Familiarity with terms and conditions, and/or special contract clauses/types such as: long term agreements and intellectual property agreements.

5. Demonstrated negotiation experience

6. Secret Clearance

Salary Range: $71,600.00 - $107,400.00

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 results. Employees in Vice President or Directo