Sr Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

Northrop Grumman

94d • $108,400 - $170,300

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. The Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center has openings for two Sr. Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialists working in our Annapolis Junction, MD or Linthicum, MD facility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 8 years of supply chain, procurement, business management and/or related experience with a minimum of 5 years in supply chain; will consider a minimum of 12 years of supply chain, procurement, business management and/or related experience in lieu of a Bachelors degree with a minimum of 7 years of supply chain.
• Experience with the government acquisition process with a strong knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency supplements, such as Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS).
• US Citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance.

Nice To Haves

• SAP experience.
• Experience with Mission Systems Supply Chain policies and procedures.
• Experience in supply chain management on a major program in defense and/or management in development or production projects.
• Experience interfacing with executive leadership.
• Experience in Earned Value Management.
• Experience in multiple contractual types (ie FFP, CPFF, CPIF etc).
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for contractual management for the supplier.
• Responsible for source selection from contract proposal to execution phases.
• Coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders such as contracts, finance, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program and end-users.
• Develop subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and/or services.
• Prepare bid packages, conduct conferences, analyze and evaluate proposals, negotiate subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes awards, and administers resulting subcontracts.
• In conjunction with quality organization, evaluates and monitors supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules.
• Identifies strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations.
• Manage the performance of subcontracts, ensures compliance with all public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures including import/export regulations.
• Employs sound business practices and assesses supplier performance as part of follow-up activities.
• Ensure that appropriate documentation is provided to logistics/transportation & warehouse organization so that proper receipt is recorded.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree