Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

Northrop Grumman • Elkridge, MD

202d • $70,600 - $105,800

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 an experienced and motivated professional for the role of a Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist with experiences in supply chain management, or related fields, to include business and financial planning, contracts administration, project management, logistics, or manufacturing. The successful applicant will become a part of Northrop Grumman's Land Maritime and Sensor (LMS) team within the Mission Systems Sector, which is engaged throughout all aspects of the core technologies used within our major systems. This position is onsite in Elkridge, MD.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with at least 2 years of Supply Chain/Business experience OR a master's degree with at least 0 year of Supply Chain/Business experience OR 6 years of Supply Chain/Business experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience must be related to subcontracts management, contracts management, proposal price/cost analysis, procurement, program management, advanced planning/MRP, and/or strategic sourcing.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement.
• Experience with management of subcontracts.
• Experience with SAP or S4.
• Experience in Negotiation of terms and conditions.

Responsibilities

• Having strong problem-solving skills, leading to innovative solutions.
• Analytical, detailed-oriented and experienced in establishing strategic solutions.
• Issues purchase orders.
• Responsible for subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration and closeout phases.
• Manages supplier performance throughout the subcontracting lifecycle.
• Ensures compliance with FAR, DFARS and public law requirements, as well as company policies and procedures.
• Identifies strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations.
• Cultivates and maintains strong working relationships with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders.
• Contributes to Program Risk and Opportunity management.
• Self-Starter with a bias toward action and problem solving.
• Strong written and verbal communicator.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree