Sr Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

Northrop Grumman • San Diego, CA

2d • $112,200 - $176,300 • Hybrid

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced professional to join the Category Management Team within its Mission Systems Sector. The team works across the core technologies used in the company’s major systems. The position may be based in Linthicum, Maryland; Rolling Meadows, Illinois; Woodland Hills, California; or San Diego, California, and follows a hybrid schedule.

The role covers the full subcontract acquisition process, including preparing and executing a mixed portfolio of subcontracts while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. The specialist supports major procurement activities and provides contractual support and documentation to suppliers for proposals and programs. Work spans cross-functional areas such as strategic analysis, complex negotiations, materials planning, procurement execution and awards, finance, and internal customer service.

The successful candidate will bring experience in supply chain management or a related field, such as business and financial planning, contracts administration, project management, logistics, or manufacturing. The role requires sound, timely decision-making, strong interpersonal skills, and an adaptable approach to compliance in a regulated industry. The position involves developing business relationships and working with or understanding manufacturing and technology.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 8 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Subcontracts/Procurement, Program/Project Management, Manufacturing/Operations, Customer Service, or Business Management; alternatively, a master’s degree and at least 6 years of experience in one or more of these areas.
• Experience using the Microsoft Office suite.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Ability to make sound decisions in a timely manner and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience with subcontract acquisition, including solicitation or bid packages, proposal evaluation, negotiation, contractual documentation, or post-award administration.

Nice To Haves

• SAP experience.
• Experience at government contractors.
• Experience with FAR/DFAR.
• Experience with multiple contracting formats, including Firm Fixed Price and/or Cost Reimbursable.
• Experience with Long Term Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, and Overriding Terms and Conditions.
• Negotiation experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute a mixed portfolio of subcontracts while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Support activities across the subcontract acquisition process, including work specifications and solicitation or bid packages, proposal evaluation, price and terms negotiations, contractual documentation, and post-award administration.
• Contribute to cross-functional activities including strategic analysis, complex negotiations, materials planning, procurement execution and awards, finance, and internal customer service.
• Execute major procurement activities.
• Provide suppliers with contractual support and documentation for proposals and programs.
• Develop business relationships and support a team-based organization.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior