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Supply Chain Procurement Specialist - Level 3

Northrop Grumman • Linthicum Heights, MD • 1d 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.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Supply Chain Procurement Specialist - Level 3 , you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position offers full-time remote work, but preference is that candidate lives near one of NG Space Sector sites: Redondo Beach, CA, Chandler, AZ, Dulles, VA, Huntsville, AL or Baltimore, MD.

Responsibilities:

Source and procure materials and services within the Computer IT Hardware & Software commodities

Execute the procurement process, including but not limited to sourcing, price analysis, Commercial Item Determination and negotiations, following policies and procedures including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).

Prepare bid packages, analyze and evaluate proposals, negotiate PO provisions, administer resulting PO and ensure on time delivery

Strong understanding of the federal acquisition thresholds and what level of documentation is required at any given level based on the @type of procurement transaction

In conjunction with quality organization, evaluate and monitor supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules.

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

Identify strategies and opportunities to reduce costs, improve efficiency and manage risk through targeted negotiations.

Manage performance of purchase orders, ensure compliance with all public law requirements as well as company policies and procedures including import/export regulations.

Interface and collaborate with key stakeholders and other organizations within and outside of Global Supply Chain.

Plan, schedule, and arrange activities to accomplish objectives, demonstrating strong written and verbal communication skills and organization.

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

Reviews and approves supplier payment as needed to include invoice reconciliation

Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited university and 5+ years of procurement, supply chain, sourcing, or closely related business experience -OR- Master's degree and 3+ years of procurement, supply chain, sourcing, or closely related business experience ; in lieu of degree, an additional 4 + years of experience may be considered

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Willingness to support stretch assignments/project as directed

Strong time management and organizational skills; ability to keep multiple priorities moving forward

Understanding of federal acquisition thresholds and documentation requirements

Strong understanding of the procurement process in a government contracting environment

Experience with an MRP system such as SAP or Costpoint

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with low to moderate value and complexity purchases to include single/sole source with source controlled drawings

Experience procuring in an engineering development environment

Experience in Computer IT Hardware & Software commodities with specifications/configurations requirements

Experience leading negotiations with suppliers

Basic comprehension of technical drawings and documents

Knowledge of government contracting requirements and regulations

Primary Level Salary Range: $77,800.00 - $116,800.00

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.

Job Category: Global Supply Chain

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