[Hiring] Supply Chain Procurement 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.

Our Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Supply Chain Procurement Specialist or Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist (Buyer Level 2 or 3) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will support our Global Supply Chain team and will be located in El Segundo, CA.

Essential Functions:

• 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.

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications (Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist - Level 2):
• Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, purchasing, and/or supplier management, OR a Master's degree with 0 years experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret level clearance within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (after starting).
• Basic Qualifications (Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist - Level 4):
• Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of experience, a Master's degree with 3 years of experience or a PhD and 1 year of experience in supply chain, procurement, purchasing, and/or supplier management.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret level clearance within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (after starting).
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Active US Government Secret Clearance.
• Aerospace industry experience.
• Price analysis experience.
• Negotiation experience.
• Background in government procurement with familiarity of FAR/DFARS.
• Experience using SAP/S4 or similar ERP systems.

Requirements

• Primary Level Salary Range: $62,700.00 - $94,100.00
• Secondary Level Salary Range: $77,800.00 - $116,800.00

Benefits

• 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.