Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

Requisition ID : R10166945

All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.

Category : Global Supply Chain

Location : Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States of America

Clearance Type : None

Telecommute : No- Teleworking not available for this position

Shift : 1st Shift (United States of America)

Travel Required : Yes, 10% of the Time

Positions Available : 1

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems sector is currently seeking a Principal Supply Chain Subcontracts Specialist to support on-site, in Rolling Meadows, IL.

This position is contingent upon task award.

Responsibilities include :

Develop subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of services, specialized materials, and / or equipment

Prepares bid packages, conducts bidders conferences, analyzes and evaluates proposals, performs price / cost, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes awards, and administers resulting subcontracts

Ensures that appropriate documentation is provided to logistics / transportation & warehouse organization so that proper receipt is recorded

Negotiates and coordinates additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts

Participates with program functional areas to coordinate subcontract funding, invoice processing and program reviews.

Coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders such as contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program and end-users

In conjunction with quality organization, evaluates and monitors supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules

Identifies strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations

Manages performance of subcontracts, ensures compliance with all public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures including import / export regulations.

Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement

Manages and develops strategic / key suppliers. Reviews and approves supplier payments

Basic Qualifications :

Must have high school diploma or equivalent (GED) with at least 10 years of relevant experience

Will consider 4 years of relevant experience with bachelor’s degree or 1 year of relevant experience with Master’s

Understanding of procurement policies, procedures, and regulations

Solid understanding of procurement principles, policies, procedures, and regulations

Capable of working in a fast-paced environment, able to multi-task, make decisions in a timely manner and display strong interpersonal skills

Solid knowledge of FAR / DFARS and associated Federal Contracting regulations is requisite

Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with myriad levels of the organization including but not limited to developing and delivering to sector, division, business unit and Customer Leadership

Ability to maintain high level of confidence in the areas of supply chain along with relative understanding of basic project

Strong verbal and written communication skills

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

Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications :

Demonstrated ability to multi-task in a challenging environment

Professional experience in a regulated industry; to include Aerospace & Defense, Insurance, Financial Services, Telecommunications

SAP experience

Knowledge of FAR / DFAR

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

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

Demonstrated negotiation experience

Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP

Salary Range : $84,600 - $127,000

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