Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

Northrop Grumman • Charlottesville, VA

2d • $65,500 - $98,300

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems Sector is hiring a Supply Chain Subcontracts Specialist – Level 2 in Charlottesville, Virginia. The position sources specialized goods and services and manages supplier contracts from source selection and proposal through execution and subcontract administration. The specialist works with stakeholders across contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, programs, and end users to develop procurement requirements, solicit and evaluate proposals, negotiate terms, select subcontractors, and administer awards.

The role also manages supplier performance and strategic supplier relationships, monitors quality and delivery, pursues cost and efficiency improvements, and ensures compliance with public law, company policies, and import/export regulations. Additional duties include coordinating receipt documentation with logistics and warehouse teams, reviewing supplier payments as needed, and using process tools such as Lean Six Sigma to support continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of experience in supply chain, inventory/material management, business management, project management, and/or customer service; alternatively, at least 6 years of such experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with FAR provisions and Global Supply Chain policies and procedures.
• Experience with cradle-to-grave subcontract administration.
• Experience preparing subcontractor request-for-proposal packages in support of the acquisition process.
• Experience providing accurate supplier invoice and accrual forecasting.
• Experience managing major subcontracts.
• Experience managing subcontract types such as Firm Fixed Price, Cost Plus Incentive or Fixed Fee, Time & Material, Labor Hour, and IDIQ.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure specialized goods and services.
• Manage contractual relationships with suppliers.
• Lead source selection from contract proposal through execution.
• Coordinate with contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program teams, and end users.
• Develop subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for specialized materials, equipment, and services.
• Prepare requests for proposal, analyze and evaluate proposals, negotiate subcontract provisions, select or recommend subcontractors, write awards, and administer resulting subcontracts.
• Evaluate and monitor supplier quality, reliability, and ability to meet required delivery schedules in coordination with the quality organization.
• Identify cost-reduction, efficiency, and risk-management opportunities through strategic and targeted negotiations.
• Manage subcontract performance and ensure compliance with public law, company and business policies and procedures, and import/export regulations.
• Assess supplier performance and provide appropriate documentation to logistics, transportation, and warehouse organizations to support proper receipt recording.
• Manage and develop strategic and key suppliers.
• Review and approve supplier payments as needed.
• Use 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 for vacation and/or personal business.
• Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level