Supply Chain/Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

Northrop Grumman Supply Chain/Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Supply Chain/Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist to join our Global Supply Chain team of qualified, diverse individuals in El Segundo, Palmdale, or Rancho Bernardo, CA. Please note this role is 100% ON-SITE and unable to support hybrid work.

Location: ONSITE in El Segundo, Palmdale, or Rancho Bernardo, CA

Schedule: 9/80 work schedule – with every other Friday OFF!

Essential Functions:

Source and procure complex, specialized goods and services. Owns contractual management for the supplier. Responsible for subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration and closeout phases. Coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders such as legal, contracts, finance, planning, operations, program management, engineering, and quality. As part of a cross-functional team, candidate will monitor and manage schedule, cost, technical and quality performance of suppliers in support of US Government programs. Subcontract Specialists will interface with supplier leadership teams to motivate and drive excellence in performance of contractual requirements.

Job Duties:

• Responsible for subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration and closeout phases
• Manages supplier performance throughout the subcontracting lifecycle
• Ensures compliance with all 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
• Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement

Basic Qualifications (Subcontract Specialist):

• Must have Bachelor's Degree with 2 years of experience, Master's Degree or High School Diploma and 6 years of experience.
• Experience must be in the following Procurement, Subcontracts, Contracts, Proposals, Sustainment, Program Integration, or other Global Supply Chain related field
• Experience in Microsoft Office
• Experience with SAP/MRP or related business application software
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Level Security Clearance and Special Program Access within a reasonable amount of time deemed by Company needs

Basic Qualifications (Principal Subcontract Specialist):

• Must have Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of experience, Master's Degree with 3 years or High School Diploma and 9 years of experience.
• Experience must be in the following Procurement, Subcontracts, Contracts, Proposals, Sustainment, Program Integration, or other Global Supply Chain related field
• Experience in Microsoft Office
• Experience with SAP/MRP or related business application software
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Level Security Clearance and Special Program Access within a reasonable amount of time deemed by Company needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS regulations.
• Supplier selection/management experience on US Government contract(s).
• Experience working within a government approved purchasing system.
• Familiarity with NGAS Subcontracting terms and conditions.

Primary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00 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.