Requisition ID : R10172469
Skills, Experience, Qualifications, If you have the right match for this opportunity, then make sure to apply today.
Category : Global Supply Chain
Location : Fairfax, Virginia, United States of America Unknown City, Maryland, United States of America
Clearance Type : None
Telecommute : Yes- May Consider Full Time Teleworking for this position
Shift : 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required : Yes, 10% of the Time
Positions Available : 1
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.
Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems sector is currently seeking a Principal Supply Procurement Specialist (Level 3) to support our Rocket Center, West Virginia location.
Remote telecommute options may be considered for the right candidate.
Job Duties :
Develop subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of services, specialized materials, and / or equipment.
Prepare bid packages, conduct bidders conferences, analyze and evaluate proposals, perform price / cost negotiations, select or recommend subcontractors, write awards, and administer resulting subcontracts.
Ensure that appropriate documentation is provided so that proper receipt is recorded.
Negotiate and coordinate additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts.
Participate with program functional areas to coordinate subcontract funding, invoice processing, and program reviews.
Coordinate and collaborate with key stakeholders such as contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program, and end-users.
In conjunction with the quality organization, evaluate and monitor supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules.
Identify strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency, and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations.
Manage performance of subcontracts, ensuring compliance with all public law requirements as well as company policies and procedures including import / export regulations.
Utilize process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
Manage and develop strategic / key suppliers. Review and approve supplier payments.
Basic Qualifications for Principal Supply Procurement Specialist (Level 3) :
This role places a strong emphasis on skills and experience. We will consider candidates who meet one of the following criteria : a high school diploma or GED accompanied by at least 9 years of relevant experience;
a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience; a master's degree with 3 years of experience in a closely related discipline or 1 year with a PhD.
Knowledge of FAR / DFARS and associated Federal Contracting regulations.
Understanding of procurement policies, procedures, and regulations.
Demonstrated ability to utilize Microsoft Office to create spreadsheets, documents, and presentations (i.e., Word, Excel & PowerPoint).
Must be able to obtain and maintain a US DoD Secret Security Clearance which requires US Citizenship as a pre-requisite.
Preferred Qualifications :
Government contract knowledge and / or experience.
FAR / DFAR experience.
Familiar with SAP or CostPoint procurement systems.
MS Office tools including Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, V-Lookup, conditional formatting, and most of the advanced features / functions).
Salary Range : $80,600 - $121,000
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action 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.
For our complete EEO / AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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