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Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

Northrop Grumman • Redondo Beach, CA • 6h ago

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist to join our Global Supply Chain team of qualified, diverse individuals.

Location : Onsite in Redondo Beach, CA & El Segundo, CA

Schedule: 9/80 work schedule - with every other Friday OFF!

Extras: Opportunities for occasional travel and excellent career growth potential

About the role:

Source and procure 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. As part of a cross-functional team, candidate will monitor and manage schedule, cost, technical and quality performance of suppliers in support of US Government programs. Subcontract Specialists will interface with supplier leadership teams to motivate and drive excellence in performance of contractual requirements.

Essential Functions:

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

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

Self-Starter with a bias toward action and problem solving

Strong written and verbal communicator

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

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree with at least 2 years of experience, a Master's Degree OR 6 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

Experience must be in one or more of the following: Subcontracts, Contracts,?Proposal Price/Cost analysis, Procurement, Program Management, Supply Chain, Project Management, Advanced Planning, and/or Strategic Sourcing

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the business

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree

Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS regulations.??

Supplier selection/management experience on US Government contract(s).?

Subcontracting experience with aircraft production and/or sustainment programs.

Experience working within a government approved purchasing system.

Experience working in foreign subcontracts and/or ITAR/EAR experience.

Familiarity with NGAS Subcontracting terms and conditions.?

Primary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00

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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