Supply Chain/Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

Northrop Grumman•El Segundo, CA

1d•$75,800 - $141,200•Hybrid

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist/ Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position is hybrid, reporting in-office every week in El Segundo, California. Able to accommodate an in office schedule. 9/80 shift with every other Friday off. Opportunities for occasional travel.

Requirements

(Subcontract Specialist): Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years experience, Master's degree, or in-lieu of degree with 6 years experience. Experience must be in Subcontracts, Procurement, Contracts, Finance or Program/Project Management
Experience with SAP/MRP or related business application software
Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance and Program Special Access within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the Company to meet its business needs
(Principal Subcontract Specialist): Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years experience, Master's degree with 3 years experience, or in-lieu of degree with 9 years experience. Experience must be in Subcontracts, Procurement, Contracts, Finance or Program/Project Management
Experience with SAP/MRP or related business application software
Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance and Program Special Access within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the Company to meet its business needs

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS regulations
Supplier selection/management experience on US Government contract(s)
Experience working within a government approved purchasing system
Familiarity with NGAS subcontracting terms and conditions

Responsibilities

Source and procure complex, specialized goods and services.
Owns contractual management for the supplier.
Responsible for subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration and closeout phases.
Coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders such as legal, contracts, finance, planning, operations, program management, engineering, and quality.
As part of a cross-functional team, candidate will monitor and manage schedule, cost, technical and quality performance of suppliers in support of US Government programs.
Subcontract Specialists will interface with supplier leadership teams to motivate and drive excellence in performance of contractual requirements.
Responsible for subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration, and closeout phases.
Manages supplier performance throughout the subcontracting lifecycle.
Ensures compliance with all FAR, DFARS and public law requirements, as well as company policies and procedures.
Identifies strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations.
Cultivates and maintains strong working relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders.
Contributes to Program Risk and Opportunity management.
Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
Self-Starter with a bias toward action and problem solving.