Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

Principal Supply Chain Subcontracts Specialist Level 3

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 Mission Systems is seeking a Principal Supply Chain Subcontracts Specialist Level 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position is an onsite role based in San Diego, CA (Kearney-Mesa area).

• Supports the development of subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and/or services.
• 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.
• 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.
• Forecasts, reviews and approves supplier payment as needed.
• Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Executes teaming agreements and non-disclosure agreements, which may include several parties.
• Negotiates and coordinates additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts.
• Reads, interprets, and implements written procedures to maintain compliance.

Role requirements:

• Negotiate with both large businesses and small businesses on a variety of complex-type contracts.
• Must have an understanding and application of principles, concepts, practices, and standards. Full knowledge of industry practices. Independently demonstrates the skill and ability to perform complex professional tasks.
• Contributes to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards.
• Able to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings.
• Able to be creative in finding solutions to resolve issues.
• Develop solutions to complex problems, which require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation. Ensures solutions are consistent with organization objectives.
• Attend program meetings and may be required to present to groups. Must be able to work independently and have strong organizational skills.
• Must be knowledgeable of the FAR/DFARS and processes and/or procedures required to be followed in order to be in compliance with FAR/DFARS.

Basic Qualifications Level 3 Principal:

• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 5 years of subcontracts, supplier management, procurement or project management experience OR Master's Degree and a minimum of 3 years of subcontracts, supplier management, procurement or project management experience
• Experience with FAR and/or DFARS regulations.
• Experience in Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project)
• US Citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree with focused studies in Supply Chain Management or Business Management.
• Experience with management of complex subcontracts.
• Experience with negotiations of complex contract types, including inventive fee type contracts
• Experience presenting to a variety of audiences, including senior leadership, internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience working with Supplier Management Team (SMT).
• Experience issuing and managing purchase orders/subcontracts from beginning to end of life cycle.
• Experience with SAP

Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00The 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.