Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

Northrop Grumman•Baltimore, MD

5d•$72,400 - $108,600•Hybrid

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 is seeking a motivated professional for the role of Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist. The successful applicant will become a part of Northrop Grumman’s Multidomain Sensing, Targeting and Survivability (MSTS) Division within the Mission Systems (MS) Sector. This will be a hybrid position at of our Baltimore/Linthicum or Elkridge, MD facilities. This position is 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 Candidates must be able to make sound decisions in a timely manner, must have strong verbal and written communication skills, display strong interpersonal skills, and have an agile perspective of compliance protocol mandated by a highly regulated industry.

Requirements

A minimum of 2 years of supply chain, procurement, business management and/or related experience with a bachelor’s degree OR a Master’s Degree and a minimum of 0 years' experience in supply chain and/or business management; will also consider a minimum of 6 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, business management and/or related in lieu of a bachelors degree
US Citizenship
Must be able to make sound decisions in a timely manner
Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
Must display strong interpersonal skills
Must have an agile perspective of compliance protocol mandated by a highly regulated industry.

Nice To Haves

Professional experience in a regulated industry; to include Aerospace & Defense, Financial Services, Telecommunications, and Manufacturing.
Experience in SAP
Experience in International Awards
Experience with FAR/DFARS

Responsibilities

Source selection from contract proposal to execution phases.
Coordinate and collaborate with key stakeholders such as contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program and end-users.
Develop subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and/or services.
Prepare bid packages, conduct bidders conferences, analyze and evaluate proposals, negotiate subcontract provisions, select or recommend subcontractors, write awards, and administer resulting subcontracts.
Evaluate and monitor supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules.
Identify strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations.
Manage performance of subcontracts, ensure compliance with all public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures including import/export regulations.
Employ sound business practices and assess supplier performance as part of follow-up activities.
Ensure that appropriate documentation is provided to logistics/transportation & warehouse organization so that proper receipt is recorded.
Manage and develop strategic/key suppliers.
Review and approve supplier payment as needed.
Utilize process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement.