Supply Chain Procurement Specialist

Northrop Grumman•New York, NY

3d•$62,700 - $94,100•Remote

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Supply Chain Procurement Specialist for its Weapon Systems Division. This position is a telecommute role. Armament Systems specializes in the development and production of Ammunition, Guns and Precision Guidance Ordinance. The role involves sourcing and procuring specialized goods and services from multiple suppliers, analyzing proposals, evaluating supplier quality and reliability, and ensuring timely delivery. The specialist will work with internal customers to define specifications, identify cost-saving opportunities, manage risk through negotiations, and issue purchase orders. Responsibilities include managing purchase order performance, ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies, assessing supplier performance, and coordinating with logistics for proper receipt of goods. The role also involves reviewing and approving supplier payments and utilizing process tools like Lean Six Sigma to drive improvements with suppliers.

Requirements

6 years of experience
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum work experience of 2 years or a Master’s degree and 0 years of experience.
Understanding of procurement policies, procedures, and regulations
Ability to collaborate with program management and other multi-functional teams
General knowledge of FAR/DFAR and associated Federal Contracting regulations
Strong organizational skills
Ability to multi-task and make decisions in a timely manner
Ability to work with minimal supervision, work successfully in a fast-paced environment and apply sound judgment to problem solving
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking and innovative behaviors in past projects, roles or experiences
Experience working with multiple contracting formats, including Firm Fixed Price and Cost Reimbursable
Knowledge relating to special payment provisions (progress or performance-based payments)
Understand the proposal process, pricing instructions, terms and conditions and determine the adequacy of supplier proposals received
US Citizenship required

Nice To Haves

Government contract knowledge and/or experience
Microsoft Office proficiency
Experience using CostPoint, Cognos and SharePoint
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

Sources and procures specialized goods and services of a commodity nature from multiple suppliers.
Initiates Requests for Quotations and Proposals and receives same, analyzing proposed pricing from potential suppliers.
Evaluates and monitors supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules.
Works with internal customers to ensure specifications are appropriate for the services or products required.
Identifies opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through targeted negotiations.
Issues purchase orders.
Manages performance of purchase orders, 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.
Reviews and approves supplier payment as needed.
Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement.