Sentinel - Supply Chain Procurement Specialist (Level 2 / 3) (1598

Supply Chain Procurement / Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist

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. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Supply Chain Procurement / Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist. This position supports the Strategic Deterrent System (SDS) Division. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You'll Get To Do :

• Source and procure several commodities such as hardware components, COTS items, machined components in support of production programs.
• Proficiency in the procurement process, including but not limited to price analysis, negotiations, policies and procedures, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
• Ability to place and oversee procurement packages.
• 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.
• 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.
• Review, reconcile and approve supplier invoices.
• Interfacing and collaborating with Programs and other organizations within and outside of Global Supply Chain
• Ability to plan, schedule, and arrange activities to accomplish objectives.
• Person should possess outstanding written and verbal communication skills and be extremely organized.
• Ensures that appropriate documentation is provided to logistics / transportation & warehouse organization so that proper receipt is recorded.
• Reviews and approves supplier payment as needed.
• Employs sound business practices and assesses supplier performance as part of follow-up activities.

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Primary Level Salary Range : $67,100.00 - $100,700.00 Secondary Level Salary Range : $82,900.00 - $124,300.00