Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

Northrop Grumman•Linthicum Heights, MD

3d•$89,900 - $134,900•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission System (NGMS) Advanced Multifunction Sensors (AMS) Division is seeking a qualified and motivated professional to support multiple advanced technologies programs within our Global Supply Chain (GSC) team with the role of Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist in Linthicum, MD. This role involves working with a wide variety of Northrop Grumman’s suppliers to procure complex, specialized goods and services in support of a wide portfolio of programs. The position requires collaboration with key stakeholders, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing supplier performance throughout the subcontract lifecycle.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of government contracting supply chain/or business management OR Master’s degree with with a minimum of 3 years of government contracting supply chain/or business management.
Experience preparing subcontractor Request for Proposal (RFP) packages and supporting the acquisition process including pricing instructions, terms and conditions and determine the adequacy of domestic and international supplier proposals received
Work experience with U.S. Government contracting and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)/Defense Federal Acquisitions Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
Experience with SAP and/or MRP procurement application software
Experiernce with MS Office
Ability to obtain & maintain a government Secret security clearance
US Citizenship

Nice To Haves

Experience with Cost Accounting Standards (CAS); and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) audit procedures
Experience with the Review and approval process of supplier agreements (i.e., Teaming Agreements, Long Term Pricing Agreements)
Experience with aircraft development/production/sustainment programs
Experience working in foreign subcontracts/ITAR/EAR
Experience working with the U.S. government and/or U.S. military, as these entities are the primary customers associated with this position
Negotiating experience with subcontracts in excess of $5 million
Experience working with multiple contracting formats, including Firm Fixed Price, Time & Material and Cost Reimbursable, possess knowledge relating to special payment provisions (progress or performance-based payments).

Responsibilities

Facilitate supplier vetting, onboarding domestic and foreign suppliers, and approval
Collaborate with key Northrop Grumman key stakeholder requirements, including, but not limited to, engineering, quality assurance, business management, price & cost analysis, commercial item determination, intra/internal (related party) work orders, spares/sustainment/repairs, quality/inspection, planning, operations, proposal management team, etc. and program management to finalize statements of work and material/product specifications to clearly define requirements and to develop an appropriate subcontracting strategy
Execute subcontractor agreements, including non-disclosure, teaming, long term price, spares, sustainment, repairs, etc.
Ensure compliance with public laws, company policies, import/export regulations and prime contract flow-down clauses
Ensure subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and/or services are complete, accurate, and includes prime contract data item requirements and schedule meets internal manufacturing and customer requirements
Prepares and submits to supply base (single/sole source or competitive with evaluation criteria) Request for Proposal package based upon the desired contract type, flow downs, reporting requirements, base/options, pricing methodology/matrix, then analyzes and evaluates proposals and supplier’s performance and financial health, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, documents procurement awards including all negotiations in accordance with internal/external regulations, and administers resulting subcontracts
Placement of purchase order award utilizing SAP procurement system and managing performance of subcontracts, including but not limited to monitoring supplier quality, reliability, spend profile, and ability to support required delivery schedule
Manage and facilitate supplier performance throughout the subcontract lifecycle including identification of strategies, opportunities, and continuous improvement activities such as Lean Six Sigma, identification of opportunities for improved/enhanced efficiencies, reduce costs, efficiency and manage risk to achieve overall efficiency and success of supported programs, including conducting Supplier Product Readiness Reviews with critical suppliers ensuring review of any technical data requirements, supplier’s manufacturing plan, capacity, flow down reviews are conducted to reduce nonconforming materials, and shorten lead times wherever possible
Manage and facilitate supplier change notices, validation and payment of invoices, contract letters, through subcontract closeout
Assist in material receipts to ensure those are in line with supplier’s spend plan/termination liability schedule and ensuring Government/Customer Furnished property is well documented
Employ sound business practices to ensure integrity throughout the procurement process and enforce procurement integrity and compliance
Periodically conduct training on a variety of professional topics
Providing subcontracting process and compliance requirements guidance to junior subcontract specialists, supplier management teams, and integrated product team leads
Work under general direction toward long-range goals and objectives with assignments that are often self-initiated
Ensure all requirements are performed in accordance with the scope of work and delivery schedules.