Supply Chain Procurement Specialist (Level 2/Level 3)

Supply Chain Procurement SpecialistAt 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 Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Supply Chain Procurement Specialist (Level 2/ Level 3) to provide support to our team in our El Segundo, CA location. This role offers the opportunity for hybrid teleworking.Essential Functions:Defines and develops material strategy. Responsible for the assessment of supply resources; aggregates and prioritizes demand requirements; plans inventory, distribution requirements, production, material and rough-cut capacity for all products. Participates in make/buy process, long-term capacity and resource planning; product phase-in/phase-out, manufacturing ramp-up, end-of-life management and product-line management. Analyzes and aggregates supply / demand requirements. Analyzes purchase material supply/demand position using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) tools. Plans inventory levels based on dependent and independent Bill-of-Materials (BOM) requirements. Assesses rough-cut capacity for current and short-term manufacturing requirements. Creates/reduces supply requirements based on inventory adjustments. Participates in long-term capacity and resource planning to ensure proper scheduling of new product line phase-ins as well as existing product line phase-outs. Interfaces with Source process area regarding inventory levels, working capital and other areas as needed. Creates/releases requisitions. Receives/reviews requirements for non-standard parts. Analyzes lead times and identifies critical path procurements.Additional Responsibilities include:Develop contract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of services, specialized materials, and/or equipmentPrepares bid packages, conducts bidders conferences, analyzes and evaluates proposals, performs price/cost, negotiates contract provisions, selects or recommends contractors, writes awards, and administers resulting contractsEnsures that appropriate documentation is provided to logistics/transportation & warehouse organization so that proper receipt is recordedNegotiates and coordinates additions, deletions, or modifications to contractsParticipates with program functional areas to coordinate contract funding, invoice processing and program reviewsCoordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders such as contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program and end-usersIn conjunction with quality organization, evaluates and monitors supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedulesIdentifies strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiationsManages performance of procurement packages, ensures compliance with all public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures including import/export regulations.Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvementManages and develops strategic/key suppliers. Reviews and approves supplier paymentsMust 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:A bachelor's degree from an accredited university and 2 years of supply chain, procurement and/or material planning experience in a manufacturing or aerospace environment, or a Master's degree from an accredited universityAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret ClearanceBasic Qualifications:A bachelor's degree from an accredited university and 5 years of supply chain, procurement and/or material planning experience in a manufacturing or aerospace environment, or a Master's degree from an accredited university and 3 years of supply chain, procurement and/or material planning experience in a manufacturing or aerospace environmentAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret ClearancePreferred Qualifications:Ability to be agile and work in a fast-paced engineering environmentExperience with SAP/SAR ProgramPrevious defense experienceAbility to work in a team environment while also being able to work independently with limited oversightExperience with material forecasting and variance reportingActive DoD Secret clearanceAbility to execute Post Award Review (PAR)Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, and ExcelSalary Range: $67,100.00 - $100,700.00Salary Range 2: $82,900.00 - $124,300.00 The 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 Northrop Grumman's EEO page.