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 (Level 2) for its Armament Systems Business Unit. This is a full-time remote position that requires occasional travel to NG sites. Armament Systems focuses on the development and production of Ammunition, Guns, and Precision Guidance Ordinance. The role involves sourcing and procuring electrical, electronic, and electromechanical goods and services, managing supplier relationships, analyzing proposals, ensuring quality and delivery schedules, and identifying cost-saving opportunities through negotiation. The specialist will issue purchase orders, manage their performance, ensure compliance with regulations, and utilize process improvement tools like Lean Six Sigma with suppliers.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in supply chain, business, finance or related field & 2+ years of related procurement experience, OR a masters degree in supply chain, business or finance, OR a high school diploma & 6+ years of related procurement experience
Experience working with multiple contracting formats, including Firm Fixed Price and Cost Reimbursable.
Knowledge relating to special payment provisions (progress or performance based payments).
Understanding of the proposal process, pricing instructions, terms and conditions and ability to determine the adequacy of supplier proposals received.
Strong leadership, communication and writing skills.
Ability to identify risk mitigation techniques and problem-solving skills.
Eligible to obtain & maintain a DoD secret clearance. (US citizenship required)

Nice To Haves

Expertise in Word and Excel.
Experience using Costpoint, Cognos and Sharepoint
Knowledge of: U.S. Government contracting and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)/Defense Federal Acquisitions Regulation Supplement (DFARS), with specific working knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS); and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) audit procedures.
ASCM or APICS Certification

Responsibilities

Sources and procures electrical, electronic, and electromechanical goods and services from many 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.