Sr Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

Northrop Grumman•Rolling Meadows, IL

70d

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. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Senior Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist based out of Rolling Meadows, IL This position is dynamic and challenging, requiring ingenuity, collaboration, and an insatiable drive to make the impossible possible. We'll support you with training, employee resource groups, and robust benefits as we work together to defend and define the future. Be at the forefront of the latest development programs in Northrop Grumman Mission Systems by joining the Navigation, Targeting, and Survivability team.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 8 years combined experience OR a master's degree with a minimum of 6 years of experience in Subcontracts, Procurement, Contracts, or Finance
A minimum of 12 years' combined experience in Subcontracts, Procurement, Contracts, or Finance may be considered instead of a degree.
Experience with SAP or related business application software
Knowledge of FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) and DFARS
Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government DoD security clearance at the Secret level
U.S. Citizenship

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in supply chain
Experience working on high-dollar development Subcontracts
Experience with negotiating high-dollar contracts
Knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
Risk Mitigation experience
Active DoD Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

Sourcing and procuring specialized goods and services.
Owning contractual management for the supplier.
Coordinate and collaborate with key stakeholders such as contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program, and end-users.
Prepared bid packages, conducted bidder conferences, and analyzed and evaluated proposals.
Negotiating subcontract provisions, selecting or recommending subcontractors, writing awards, and administering resulting subcontracts.
Develops subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and services
In conjunction with quality organization, evaluate and monitor supplier quality and reliability, as well as the supplier's ability to support required delivery schedules.
Identify strategies and opportunities to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations.
Manages the performance of subcontracts, ensures compliance with all public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures, including import/export regulations.
Employ sound business practices and assess 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.
Manage and develop strategic/key suppliers.
Review and approve supplier payments as needed.
Utilize process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
Strong strategic, innovative, and critical thinking skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
I have proficient knowledge in the MS Office suite, including MS Teams, OneNote, and Excel.
Have advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, macros, advanced formulas, and building reports.
The Senior Principal Specialists will additionally be responsible for providing subcontracting process and compliance requirements guidance to junior Subcontract Specialists, Supplier Management Teams, and Integrated Product Team Leads.
Provides subject matter expertise in all aspects of supplier and subcontract management.
Works in the general direction toward long-range goals and objectives.
Assignments are often self-initiated.
Performs independently with minimal management oversight.