Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist

Northrop Grumman•New York, NY

5d•$77,800 - $116,800•Remote

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems sector is currently seeking a Principal (Level 3) Supply Chain Procurement Specialist to support our growing Weapons Systems Division. This position will be a 100% telecommuting role, which may require limited travel to our local United States locations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (in business or related field) & 5 years of related experience, OR a Master’s degree (in business or related field) & 3 years of related experience
Must have US Government Procurement Experience (FAR/DFAR)
Experience interfacing/ collaborating with programs and other organizations within and outside of Global Supply Chain
Experience with ERP systems- Costpoint or SAP
Proficiency in MS Office suite, strong emphasis on Microsoft Teams, Word, PowerPoint & Excel
Eligible to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in Costpoint ERP system
Maintenance, Repairs & Operations category and supplier knowledge
Experience with Long Term Pricing Agreements and Blanket Purchase Orders

Responsibilities

Sources and procures specialized goods and services using Defense Systems Principles and Operating Practices (DS PrOP)
Coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders such as contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, and program
Owns contractual management for the supplier and the procurement
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
Develops and/or reviews specifications, statement of work, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and/or services
Prepares bid packages, conducts bidders’ conferences, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates provisions, selects or recommends suppliers, writes awards, and administers resulting contracts, including suppler payment as needed
In conjunction with quality organization, evaluates and monitors supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules
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
Manages and develops strategic/key suppliers for current and future business needs
Identifies strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations, and department continuous improvement efforts