Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

Northrop Grumman • Melbourne, FL

6d • $65,500 - $98,300 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Subcontract Specialist for its Global Supply Chain team in Melbourne, Florida. The position supports U.S. Government programs and classified, high-priority defense programs in an onsite, collaborative environment. The role sources and procures complex, specialized goods and services and manages supplier contracts throughout their lifecycle, from sourcing and proposal evaluation through negotiation, award, execution, administration, and closeout.

The specialist works with internal partners across legal, contracts, finance, planning, operations, program management, engineering, and quality. As part of a cross-functional team, the specialist monitors supplier schedule, cost, technical, and quality performance and works with supplier leadership to meet contractual requirements. The role uses negotiation, risk management, and process-improvement practices to improve supplier performance and program outcomes.

The schedule is a 9/80 work schedule, with every other Friday off. Travel is listed as 10% of the time. Relocation assistance is not available. A Secret clearance is required, but is not required at start; the selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain one within a reasonable period determined by business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of experience, or a Master’s degree, or at least 6 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience in subcontracts, purchasing, procurement, contracts, finance, business management, or project management.
• Experience with SAP or related business application software.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance within a reasonable amount of time determined by business needs.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Business, Global Supply Chain, or Project Management.
• Presentation skills.
• Negotiating skills.
• Working-level knowledge of Business Law.
• Risk mitigation experience.
• In-scope DOD Top Secret Security Clearance or higher, granted or renewed within the past 6 years.
• Special Program Access.

Responsibilities

• Source subcontracts and evaluate proposals.
• Negotiate, award, execute, administer, and close out subcontracts.
• Manage supplier performance throughout the subcontracting lifecycle and assess performance, regularly communicating feedback to supplier leadership.
• Monitor supplier schedule, cost, technical, and quality performance in support of U.S. Government programs.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, public law requirements, and company policies and procedures.
• Identify strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency, and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations.
• Cultivate and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to Program Risk and Opportunity management.
• Use process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate and collaborate with stakeholders in legal, contracts, finance, planning, operations, program management, engineering, and quality.
• Interface with supplier leadership teams to motivate and drive performance against contractual requirements.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
• Annual bonuses designed to reward individual contributions and share company results.
• Long-term incentives may be available to employees in Vice President or Director positions.

What This Job Offers

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