[Hiring] Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist @Northrop Grumman

Role 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.

Northrop Grumman’s Enterprise Global Supply Chain-Infrastructure Program Support (GSC-IPS) is seeking a Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist to support our Supplier Relationship & Performance Management organization. The successful candidate will support the strategic & critical segmentation of our Enterprise’s supply base while enhancing supplier partnerships.

The candidate will be trusted to:

• Maximize the strength and performance of our supply base.
• Provide best-in-class supply chain support to our internal and external customers.
• Develop mutually beneficial partnerships with Northrop Grumman’s suppliers.

This position will be virtual and can be performed anywhere within the continental United States. Teleworking arrangements are subject to change based on the needs of the business.

Fundamentally, our organization and this role endeavors to:

• Drive supplier accountability to ensure cost, quality and delivery is aligned to contractual and program requirements.
• Foster strategic partnerships with key suppliers while exceeding internal customer expectations.
• Improve our ability to sense and respond to supply chain challenges and risks.
• Streamline and automate GSC processes that enhance speed, agility, and quality of our service delivery.

Job Duties will include the following:

• Support GSC execution and strategy for subcontracts and supplier performance management.
• Provide analysis and oversight on subcontracts and supplier statements of work (S/SOWs).
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and other metrics to support internal customer objectives and strategies.
• Define and develop subcontract strategy to support internal customer execution.
• Develop engaging and collaborative relationships with suppliers and internal partners/customers.
• Act as liaison for Global Supply Chain team in support of both suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Support analysis of subcontract and sourcing approaches.
• Support cross-collaborative review of solicitations and bid responses.
• Coordinate strategies with project leaders.
• Review supplier proposals to support execution of compliant purchase orders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience or MS with 3 years of experience.
• Experience with Costpoint, SAP, or similar ERP system(s).
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Ability to evaluate NGC terms and conditions and technical requirements.
• Superior communication skills (written and verbal), leadership abilities, and negotiation skills.
• Self-starter, capable of achieving organizational and program objectives.
• Excellent presentation skills across varying organizational levels.
• Able to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Requirements

• 9 years of experience is preferred.
• 3+ years of relevant experience from a large DoD organization.
• Thorough knowledge of purchasing, subcontracts, and financial acumen.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Experience leading teams is desired.
• Familiarity with US Government contracting requirements and compliance (FAR/DFARS).
• Ability to discern and analyze data for effective negotiation strategies.
• Problem solving, project management, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to develop and deploy strategic decision making and critical thinking.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Company Description

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.