Staff Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

Northrop Grumman • Minnesota, Minnesota • 2w ago

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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 Staff Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist. This position will be virtual remote and can be performed anywhere within the continental United States. Teleworking arrangements are subject to change based on the needs of the business.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Sources and procuresIT HW, SW, SAAS, and services.

Owns contractual management for the supplier.

Responsible for source selection from contract proposal to execution phases.

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

Review, analyze, and understand subcontract specifications, statements of work, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and/or services.

Prepares RFP packages, conducts bidders conferences, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes awards, and administers resulting subcontracts.

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.

Employs sound business practices and assesses supplier performance as part of follow-up activities.

Manages and develops strategic/key suppliers.

Reviews and approves supplier payment as needed.

Strong emphasis on commercial contracting and terms and conditions

Must be able to review and communicate requirements to supply base for compliant bids

Participate as an integral member of Integrated Project team

Reviewing suppliers' agreements to ensure Northrop Grumman's minimum requirements are met and all risk areas are identified and mitigated.

Positive price negotiation

Issuing Purchase/Change Order(s) to support contracts.

Post-award administration including project implementation support to ensure supplier(s) adherence to contractual deliverables and timeline.

Providing effective corrective action follow up for significant performance issues with suppliers.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with a minimum 12 years' relevant experience OR Master's degree with a minimum of 10 years' relevant experience OR Associate's degree with a minimum of 14 years' relevant experience OR High School Diploma with a minimum of 16 years' relevant experience

Must have experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, contract management, program management, and/or project management

Critical requirements:

Excellent organizational skills

Demonstrated negotiation skills

Sourcing strategies

Excellent written and oral communication skills with all levels of management/executives

Strong problem solving and analytical skills

Program or project management expertise

Relationship development skills

Coaching and mentoring skills

Ability to work with minimum direction and in a fast-paced, business-oriented environment

Highly proactive mindset

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated experience supporting IT HW, SW, SAAS, and services sourcing/procurement

Large subcontract experience,i.e. $1million + annual spend

Experience in SAP/S4 procurement module

Experience in negotiation of terms and conditions including demonstratedpositive results benefiting the internal requestors and company

Master's degree in Business or Supply Chain course of study.

Primary Level Salary Range: $128,500.00 - $192,700.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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