Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist

Description 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.

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’s Defense Systems sector is currently seeking a Principal (Level 3) Supply Chain Procurement Specialist to support our growing Weapons Systems Division. This position will be a 100% telecommuting role, which may require limited travel to our local United States locations.

Responsibilities of this role:

• Sources and procures specialized goods and services using Defense Systems Principles and Operating Practices (DS PrOP)
• Coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders such as contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, and program
• Owns contractual management for the supplier and the procurement
• 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
• Develops and/or reviews specifications, statement of work, 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 provisions, selects or recommends suppliers, writes awards, and administers resulting contracts, including suppler payment as needed
• In conjunction with quality organization, evaluates and monitors supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules
• 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 for current and future business needs
• Identifies strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations, and department continuous improvement efforts

Job Characteristics:

• Independently demonstrates the skill and ability to perform fairly complex professional tasks
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize work and make sound decisions in a timely manner, meeting task deadlines through acting with speed
• Represents organization as a prime contact on contracts or projects; thus, exceptional written and verbal communication and organizational skills
• Strong negotiator to achieve best value for the stakeholder(s)
• Ability to manage stakeholder relationships and requests, while maintaining solid NG compliance practices

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (in business or related field) & 5 years of related experience, OR a Master’s degree (in business or related field) & 3 years of related experience
• Must have US Government Procurement Experience (FAR/DFAR)
• Experience interfacing/ collaborating with programs and other organizations within and outside of Global Supply Chain
• Experience with ERP systems- Costpoint or SAP
• Proficiency in MS Office suite, strong emphasis on Microsoft Teams, Word, PowerPoint & Excel
• Eligible to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Procurement/Subcontracts Experience with build to print - Cables and Harness’/Connectors
• Previous experience in Costpoint ERP system
• Maintenance, Repairs & Operations category and supplier knowledge
• Experience with Long Term Pricing Agreements and Blanket Purchase Orders

Primary Level Salary Range: $77,800.00 - $116,800.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.