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Supply Chain Procurement Specialist

Northrop Grumman • Chantilly, VA • 2h ago

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Mission Systems Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our inclusive team. As a Supply Chain Procurement Specialist (Buyer Level 2) , located in Chantilly, VA you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector is seeking a Supply Chain Procurement Specialist for our Navigation, Intelligence and Connectivity Division. This is a hybrid, on-site position based at our Chantilly, VA facility. Relocation assistance will not be provided.

Position Summary / Responsibilities:

Sources and procures goods and services from many suppliers to include software

Initiates Requests for Quotations and Proposals and receives same, analyzing proposed pricing from potential suppliers

In conjunction with quality organization, evaluates and monitors supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules

Works with internal customers to ensure specifications are appropriate for the services or products required

Identifies opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through targeted negotiations

Issues purchase orders

Manages performance of purchase orders, 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

Ensures that appropriate documentation is provided to logistics/transportation & warehouse organization so that proper receipt is recorded

Provides support and clearly communicates solutions that are in accordance with defined process and procedures

Reviews and approves supplier payment as needed

Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills

Self-starter who is able to work with minimal direction

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and a minimum 2 years of experience in supply chain management or related fields

Experience with using Microsoft Office Products including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams

Ability to travel 10-15% of the time

US Citizenship

Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

Sourcing and Buying Computer Hardware and electronic components experience

Experience with negotiation of terms and conditions

FAR/DFAR or government contracts experience

Experience with financial analysis or price analysis.

Experience using SAP or similar ERP systems

Experience in multi-tasking in a challenging environment.

Primary Level Salary Range: $69,000.00 - $103,400.00

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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