Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist to join our Global Supply Chain team of qualified, diverse individuals in El Segundo, CA. This role is located onsite in El Segundo, CA, and operates on a 9/80 work schedule, offering every other Friday off. The position includes opportunities for occasional travel and excellent career growth potential. The role involves sourcing and procuring complex, specialized goods and services, with ownership of contractual management for the supplier. Responsibilities include subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration, and closeout phases. The specialist will coordinate and collaborate with key stakeholders such as legal, contracts, finance, planning, operations, program management, engineering, and quality. As part of a cross-functional team, the candidate will monitor and manage the schedule, cost, technical, and quality performance of suppliers in support of US Government programs. Subcontract Specialists will interface with supplier leadership teams to motivate and drive excellence in performance of contractual requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree with at least 5 years of experience, a Master’s degree with at least 3 years' experience OR 9 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Experience must be in Subcontracts, Contracts, Proposal Price/Cost Analysis, Procurement, Program or Project management, Advanced Planning or Strategic Sourcing
- Experience with SAP/ MRP or related business application software.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the business needs
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree
- Familiarity with FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) and DFARS.
- Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS regulations.
- Supplier selection/management experience on US Government contract(s).
- Subcontracting experience with aircraft production and/or sustainment programs.
- Experience working within a government approved purchasing system.
- Experience working in foreign subcontracts and/or ITAR/EAR experience.
- Familiarity with NGAS Subcontracting terms and conditions.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration and closeout phases
- Manages supplier performance throughout the subcontracting lifecycle
- Ensures compliance with all FAR, DFARS and public law requirements, as well as company policies and procedures
- Identifies strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations
- Cultivates and maintains strong working relationships with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders
- Contributes to Program Risk and Opportunity management
- Utilizes 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
- overtime
- shift differential
- a discretionary bonus
- Annual bonuses
- Long Term Incentives (for VP or Director positions)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
