Supply Chain/Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

Northrop Grumman

91d • $63,800 - $95,800

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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Subcontract Specialist / Principal Subcontract Specialist to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals on-site in Melbourne, FL.

Requirements

• Must have Bachelors with 2 years experience; Masters Degree, or in-lieu of degree with 6 years of experience.
• Experience must be in Subcontracts, Purchasing, Contracts, Finance, Business Management or Project Management.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Business, Global Supply Chain, Project Management, Government Acquisitions or similar.
• Experience in Subcontracts, Purchasing, Contracts, Finance, Business Management or Project Management.
• Experience with SAP or related business application software.
• Experience negotiating with contracts.
• Experience conducting written and oral presentations.
• Experience in FAR / DFARS or Business Law.
• Experience in Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
• Experience in Change Management.
• Experience in Risk Mitigation.
• In-Scope DOD Secret Security Clearance or higher that has been granted or renewed within the past 6 years.

Responsibilities

• Sources and procures specialized goods and services.
• Owns contractual management for the supplier.
• Responsible for source selection from contract proposal to execution phases.
• Coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders such as contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program and end-users.
• Develops subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and/or services.
• Prepares bid packages, conducts bidders conferences, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates 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.
• Manages 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.
• Ensures that appropriate documentation is provided to logistics/transportation & warehouse organization so that proper receipt is recorded.
• Manages and develops strategic/key suppliers.
• Reviews and approves supplier payment as needed.
• Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree