Sr Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist

Northrop Grumman • New York, NY

2d • $77,800 - $145,700

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal / Sr. Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist to source and procure electrical, electronic, and electromechanical goods and services, as well as machinery, equipment, tools, materials, parts, services, and supplies. The role uses strategic sourcing to establish long-term and master pricing agreements, support cost management and supplier relationships, mitigate sourcing risks, reduce costs, and improve quality. It involves analyzing spend and market information, researching manufacturing processes and price trends, and negotiating with suppliers to obtain the lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and delivery requirements.

The specialist works with internal customers to confirm requirements and specifications, coordinates with quality teams to evaluate supplier quality and delivery performance, and administers the full purchase-order lifecycle. The role includes issuing and managing purchase orders, ensuring compliance with public law and company policies—including import/export regulations—supporting supplier payments, and providing documentation to logistics, transportation, and warehouse teams. The position also uses process improvement methods such as Lean Six Sigma to improve supplier quality, efficiency, and performance. Travel is 10% of the time. Relocation assistance is not available. The role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Requirements

• Principal level: High school diploma or GED and at least 9 years of relevant experience, or a bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or a master's degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Sr. Principal level: High school diploma or GED and at least 12 years of relevant experience, or a bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or a master's degree and at least 6 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office to create spreadsheets, documents, and presentations, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to collaborate with program management and other multifunctional teams.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, succeed in a fast-paced environment, and apply sound judgment to problem solving.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFAR.
• Knowledge of CPSR and government audits.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in Word and Excel.
• Experience using SAP and PowerPoint.
• Expertise or experience working with Long Term Agreements and Master Pricing Agreements.
• Knowledge of U.S. Government contracting and FAR/DFARS, including working knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) audit procedures.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure electrical, electronic, and electromechanical goods and services, along with machinery, equipment, tools, raw materials, packaging materials, parts, services, and supplies.
• Compile and analyze statistical and market data to assess purchasing feasibility, establish price objectives, and understand price trends and manufacturing processes.
• Research and establish long-term agreements and master pricing agreements to improve planning, cost management, supplier relationships, and risk mitigation.
• Analyze spending, research markets, and negotiate with suppliers to reduce costs and improve quality.
• Confer with suppliers and analyze their operations to identify cost factors and determine the lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and required schedules.
• Initiate requests for quotations and proposals, receive supplier responses, and analyze proposed pricing.
• Work with the quality organization to evaluate and monitor supplier quality, reliability, and ability to meet delivery schedules.
• Work with internal customers to ensure specifications are appropriate for required products and services.
• Identify opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency, and manage risk through targeted negotiations.
• Issue purchase orders and manage their performance.
• Ensure purchase-order compliance with public law, company and business policies and procedures, and import/export regulations.
• Assess supplier performance and employ sound business practices in follow-up activities.
• Provide logistics, transportation, and warehouse organizations with appropriate documentation to record receipt of goods.
• Review and approve supplier payments as needed.
• Use process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
• Vice President or Director employees may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED