F-35 Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

Northrop Grumman • Redondo Beach, CA

217d • $91,200 - $136,800

About The Position

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 in Redondo Beach, CA. Please note this role is 100% ON-SITE and unable to support hybrid work. Location: ONSITE in Redondo Beach, CA. Schedule: 9/80 work schedule - with every other Friday off.

Requirements

• Must have Bachelor's Degree with 2 years of experience, Masters with 0 years of experience, or High School Diploma/Equivalent and 6 years of experience.
• Experience must be in Procurement, Subcontracts, Contracts, Proposals, Sustainment, Program Integration, Project/Program Management, Supplier Management or other Global Supply Chain related field.
• Microsoft Office Experience.
• Experience with SAP/MRP or related business application software.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS regulations.
• Supplier selection/management experience on US Government contract(s).
• Experience working within a government approved purchasing system.
• Familiarity with NGAS Subcontracting terms and conditions.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Monitor and manage schedule, cost, technical and quality performance of suppliers in support of US Government programs.
• Interface with supplier leadership teams to motivate and drive excellence in performance of contractual requirements.
• Manage supplier performance throughout the subcontracting lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with all FAR, DFARS and public law requirements, as well as company policies and procedures.
• Identify strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations.
• Cultivate and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to Program Risk and Opportunity management.
• Utilize process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree