[Hiring] Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist @Northrop Grumman

Role Description

Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems sector is currently seeking a Principal (Level 3) Supply Chain Procurement Specialist to support our growing Weapons Systems Division. This position will be a 100% telecommuting role, which may require limited travel to our local United States locations.

• Sources and procures specialized goods and services using Defense Systems Principles and Operating Practices (DS PrOP).
• Coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders such as contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, and program.
• Owns contractual management for the supplier and the procurement.
• 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.
• Develops and/or reviews specifications, statement of work, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and/or services.
• Prepares bid packages, conducts bidders’ conferences, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates provisions, selects or recommends suppliers, writes awards, and administers resulting contracts, including supplier payment as needed.
• In conjunction with quality organization, evaluates and monitors supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules.
• 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.
• Manages and develops strategic/key suppliers for current and future business needs.
• Identifies strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations, and department continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (in business or related field) & 5 years of related experience, OR a Master’s degree (in business or related field) & 3 years of related experience.
• Must have US Government Procurement Experience (FAR/DFAR).
• Experience interfacing/collaborating with programs and other organizations within and outside of Global Supply Chain.
• Experience with ERP systems - Costpoint or SAP.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite, strong emphasis on Microsoft Teams, Word, PowerPoint & Excel.
• Eligible to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite).

Requirements

• Independently demonstrates the skill and ability to perform fairly complex professional tasks.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize work and make sound decisions in a timely manner, meeting task deadlines through acting with speed.
• Represents organization as a prime contact on contracts or projects; thus, exceptional written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Strong negotiator to achieve best value for the stakeholder(s).
• Ability to manage stakeholder relationships and requests, while maintaining solid NG compliance practices.

Benefits

• Primary Level Salary Range: $77,800.00 - $116,800.00.
• 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 results.
• Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
• Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.