Principal/SR Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

Principal / SR Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

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Requisition ID : R10175271

Category : Global Supply Chain

Location : Melbourne, Florida, United States of America

Clearance Type : Secret

Telecommute : No - Teleworking not available for this position

Shift : 1st Shift (United States of America)

Travel Required : Yes, 25% of the Time

Relocation Assistance : Relocation assistance may be available

Positions Available : 5

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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal Subcontract Specialist / Senior Principal Subcontract Specialist to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.

About the Role : Sources and procures complex, specialized goods and services. Owns contractual management for the supplier.

Responsible for subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration, and closeout phases.

Coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders such as legal, contracts, finance, planning, operations, program management, engineering, and quality.

Essential Functions :

• Responsible for subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration, and closeout phases.
• Assesses supplier performance and regularly communicates feedback to Supplier Leadership.
• Manages supplier performance throughout the subcontracting lifecycle.
• Ensures compliance with all FAR, DFARS and public law requirements, as well as company policies and procedures.
• Identifies strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations.
• Cultivates and maintains strong working relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Contributes to Program Risk and Opportunity management.
• Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced, On-Site work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels.

This position may be filled at a level 3 or level 4.

Basic Qualifications (Principal Subcontract Specialist) :

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 5 years’ experience OR a master's degree with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Subcontracts, Purchasing, Contracts, or Finance.
• A minimum of 9 years Subcontracts, Purchasing, Contracts, or Finance experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with SAP or related business application software.
• Familiarity with FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) and DFARS.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government DoD security clearance at the Secret level and Special Program Access.

Basic Qualifications (Senior Principal Subcontract Specialist) :

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 8 years combined experience OR a master's degree with a minimum of 6 years of experience in Subcontracts, Purchasing, Contracts, or Finance.
• A minimum of 14 years combined Subcontracts, Purchasing, Contracts, or Finance may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with SAP or related business application software.
• Experience with FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) and DFARS.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government DoD security clearance at the Secret level and Special Program Access.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Master’s degree in Global Supply Chain.
• Negotiating skills with contracts in excess of $25 million.
• Experience conducting oral presentations to senior leadership.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
• Previous Control Account Manager (CAM) experience or training.
• Working level knowledge of Business Law.
• Change Management experience.
• Risk Mitigation experience.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance.

Salary Range : $76,600 - $115,000

Salary Range 2 : $95,000 - $142,400

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.

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