Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

Northrop Grumman

3d•Onsite

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. Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our inclusive team. As a Global Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist - Level 3, you'll be crucial to missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position can be in one of the following locations: San Diego, CA Commerce, CA Oxnard, CA Goleta, CA Beltsville, MD It is based onsite and is not a teleworking position. No relocation will be provided. Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or related field and 5+ years of relevant experience (Masters with 3 years) in Purchasing, Subcontracts or Contracts.
Or in lieu of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience in Purchasing, Subcontracts, or Contracts.
Experience in an MRP system, SAP, CostPoint, or Oracle.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Business or Supply Chain.
Experience in large dollar, complex purchases including subcontracts and long-term agreements.
Experience procuring in a NPI/concurrent engineering environment.
Experience in machining, forgings, extrusions, electrical or raw material commodities.
Experience leading negotiations with suppliers.
Experience writing price analysis and/or cost analysis.

Responsibilities

Conduct supplier evaluations and performance monitoring to ensure quality and reliability.
Manage all pre-award and post-award subcontract activities, including but not limited to onboarding suppliers, drafting RFPs and RFQs, analyzing bids and conducting negotiations, completing compliant purchase order/subcontract packages meeting FAR/DFAR requirements, managing subcontract performance and closing out subcontracts.
Coordinate and collaborate with key internal stakeholders such as contracts, engineering, quality, planning, operations, programs, end-users, and others to finalize Statements of Work (SOWs), manage supplier performance, and draft various agreements like Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and Long-Term Purchasing Agreements (LTPAs).
Ensure strict compliance with public laws, company policies, import/export regulations, flow-down clauses while upholding high standards of procurement integrity and ethical business practices.
Continuously refine processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, mitigate risks, and drive program success, while implementing strategies to optimize cost savings and reduce supplier-related risks.
Other duties as assigned.