Sr Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

Sr. Principal Supply Chain Subcontract 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 is seeking a Sr. Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist for our Business Unit, Armament Systems, located in Plymouth, MN. This position allows for remote location employment. Armament Systems specializes in the development and production of Ammunition, Guns and Precision Guidance Ordinance.

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 :

Preferred Qualifications :