Supply Chain Procurement Specialist-2
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Supply Chain Procurement Specialist in Salt Lake City, Utah. The role supports production programs by sourcing and procuring hardware components, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) items, machined components, and other commodities. The specialist manages procurement activities from requests for quotations and proposals through supplier evaluation, purchase-order performance, invoice review, and payment approval. The position works with internal customers, Programs, Global Supply Chain organizations, suppliers, and logistics, transportation, and warehouse teams to meet requirements and delivery schedules. Travel is 10% of the time. No relocation assistance is available. A Secret clearance is not required to start, but the candidate must be able to obtain and maintain one.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of experience in procurement or buying, supply chain management, business and financial planning, contracts administration, project management, or a closely related field; or a master’s degree and at least 0 years of such professional experience; or at least 6 years of such experience.
- Experience with SAP or a similar ERP system.
- Experience with the Microsoft Office suite.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and organizational ability.
- Critical-thinking skills and innovative behavior in a supply chain role or project.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Microsoft Excel.
- Experience managing suppliers across cost, schedule, and quality.
- Professional experience in a regulated industry, such as Aerospace & Defense, Insurance, Financial Services, or Telecommunications.
- Experience with Critical Path Management, FAR, and DFARS.
- Experience negotiating terms and conditions in a corporate setting.
- Experience with government purchasing and contracting.
- Experience analyzing data to formulate and execute negotiation strategies.
- Experience administering high-dollar-value purchase orders and subcontracts.
- Experience leading supply chain projects.
- Experience communicating verbally and in writing in a global supply chain working environment.
Responsibilities
- Source and procure commodities such as hardware components, COTS items, and machined components in support of production programs.
- Place and oversee procurement packages.
- Initiate requests for quotations and proposals, receive supplier responses, and analyze proposed pricing.
- Evaluate and monitor supplier quality, reliability, and ability to meet required delivery schedules in coordination with the quality organization.
- Work with internal customers to ensure specifications are appropriate for required products or services.
- Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and manage risk through targeted negotiations.
- Manage purchase-order performance and ensure compliance with public-law requirements, company and business policies and procedures, and import/export regulations.
- Review, reconcile, and approve supplier invoices; review and approve supplier payments as needed.
- Collaborate with Programs and organizations within and outside Global Supply Chain.
- Plan, schedule, and arrange activities to accomplish objectives.
- Provide appropriate documentation to logistics, transportation, and warehouse organizations so receipt can be properly recorded.
- Use sound business practices and assess supplier performance through follow-up activities.
- Communicate effectively in writing and verbally and maintain a high level of organization.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- Potential overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on the position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
