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Northrop Grumman · 3 days ago

Principal Supply Chain Subcontracts Specialist

Baltimore, MD

Contract

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$81K/yr - $133K/yr

6+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Source and procure specialized goods and services.

Own contractual management for the supplier.

Responsible for source selection from contract proposal to execution phases.

Coordinate and collaborate with key stakeholders such as legal, contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program and end-users.

Develop subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and/or services.

Prepare bid packages, conduct bidders conferences, analyze and evaluate proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommend subcontractors, write awards, and administer resulting subcontracts.

Maintain, negotiate and coordinate additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts.

Initiate, review, negotiate, and coordinate stakeholder approval for internal agreements such as Terms and Conditions, NDA’s, Teaming Agreements, Licensing Agreements, etc.

In conjunction with quality organization, evaluate and monitor supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules.

Identify strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations.

Manage performance of subcontracts, ensure compliance with all public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures including import/export regulations, IP requirements and FAR/DFARS clauses.

Employ sound business practices and assess supplier performance as part of follow-up activities.

Ensure that appropriate documentation is provided to AP, logistics/transportation & warehouse organization so that proper receipt is recorded. Manage and develop strategic/key suppliers.

Review and approve supplier payment, as needed.

Utilize process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement.

Engage with GSC team and other functions to improve and enhance GSC procedures, systems, processes, analytics, and tools.

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Required

Bachelor's degree and 6 years' of experience in Global Supply Chain, Purchasing/Procurement, Operations, Business, or other related field; 4 years’ of experience in Global Supply Chain, Purchasing/Procurement, Operations, Business, or other related field with Masters degree

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Experience with Subcontracts, Procurement and/or Contracts