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Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist

Northrop Grumman • Sunnyvale, CA • 2h ago

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

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 Mission Systems has an opening for a Principal Procurement Specialist to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals in Sunnyvale, California. This exciting role supports the Maritime/Land Systems & Sensors division , which supports the Submarine Industrial Base and performing on Northrop Grumman's existing programs and platforms while also exploring exciting and new opportunities to shape Northrop Grumman's portfolio of the future. The position reports to the Procurement Manager for the Marine Systems Business Unit with sites in Sunnyvale, CA and Philadelphia, PA. This position is fast-paced, with high expectations and significantly diverse assignments. There is a strong preference for this role to be full-time onsite at our Sunnyvale, CA facility but could consider hybrid (working 2-3 days on sight per week).

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

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Basic Qualifications:

Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist (3)

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of procurement experience or a Master's degree and minimum of 3 years of procurement experience; or a minimum of 9 years of procurement experience considered in lieu of a degree

Experience with procurement policies, procedures, and regulations

Experience with FAR/DFARS and associated Federal Contracting regulations

US Citizenship

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with International Procurements under US Govt. prime contracts

Experience working issues related to Import / Export of materials and technology

Experience with SAP procurement systems

Primary Level Salary Range: $85,600.00 - $128,400.00

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.

Job Category: Global Supply Chain

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