Associate Supply Chain Procurement Specialist

Northrop Grumman•Plymouth, MN

2d•$54,700 - $82,100•Hybrid

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Supply Chain Procurement Specialist (Level 1) for their Armament Systems Business Unit. This position will be based onsite in Plymouth, MN, with the possibility of a hybrid remote schedule. Armament Systems focuses on the development and production of Ammunition, Guns, and Precision Guidance Ordinance. The role involves sourcing and procuring electrical, electronic, and electromechanical goods and services, managing supplier relationships, analyzing quotes, evaluating supplier quality and delivery performance, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The specialist will also work with internal customers to define specifications, identify cost-saving opportunities through negotiation, issue purchase orders, and manage their performance. Additionally, the role requires ensuring proper documentation for logistics and payment, utilizing process improvement tools like Lean Six Sigma with suppliers, and maintaining compliance with public law and company policies, including import/export regulations.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in supply chain, business, finance or related field
Strong leadership, communication and writing skills
Identification of risk mitigation techniques and problem-solving skills
Eligible to obtain & maintain a DoD secret clearance. (US citizenship required)

Nice To Haves

Expertise in Word and Excel.
Experience working with multiple contracting formats, including Firm Fixed Price and Cost Reimbursable.
Knowledge relating to special payment provisions (progress or performance based payments).
Understanding of the proposal process, pricing instructions, terms and conditions and the ability to determine the adequacy of supplier proposals received.
Experience using Costpoint, Cognos and Sharepoint
Knowledge of: U.S. Government contracting and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)/Defense Federal Acquisitions Regulation Supplement (DFARS), with specific working knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS); and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) audit procedures.
ASCM or APICS Certification

Responsibilities

Sources and procures electrical, electronic, and electromechanical goods and services from suppliers.
Initiates and analyzes Requests for Quotations and Proposals.
Evaluates and monitors supplier quality, reliability, and delivery schedule support in conjunction with the quality organization.
Works with internal customers to ensure specifications are appropriate.
Identifies opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency, and manage risk through negotiations.
Issues purchase orders.
Manages the performance of purchase orders and ensures compliance with public law, company policies, and import/export regulations.
Reviews and approves supplier payments.
Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
Ensures appropriate documentation is provided to logistics/transportation & warehouse organization for proper receipt recording.