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Northrop Grumman · 3 days ago

Sr. / Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

Virginia, United States

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level

$81K/yr - $121K/yr

10+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Sources and procures specialized goods and services.

Owns contractual management for the supplier.

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.

Analyzes and evaluate subcontractor proposals, negotiate deviations from work statements, schedule, and/or terms and conditions, while working closely with the Program Management team.

Provides subcontractor pricing, deviations from scope and/or terms and conditions, comprehensive cost analysis and justifications, and technical data assertions to the Contracts group during the proposal preparation phase.

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.

Negotiates and writes formal/compliant major subcontract awards, processes internal justifications, and document files in preparation for internal and external audits.

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.

Reviews and approves supplier payment as needed.

Prepares Non-Disclosure Agreements, Teaming Agreements, and Memorandums of Agreement and Pricing Agreements.

Qualification

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MS OfficeFAR/DFARSProcurement experienceContracting formatsCommunicationLeadershipCritical thinkingInnovative behaviorsNegotiationRegulated Industry ExperienceAerospace & DefenseInsuranceFinancial ServicesTelecommunicationsSAPConditionsSpecial Contract ClausesOverriding AgreementsNon-Disclosure Agreements

Required

6 years of supply chain, procurement, business management and/or related experience with a Bachelor’s Degree, or 4 years of supply chain, procurement, business management and/or related with a Master’s Degree; 10 years of supply chain, procurement, business management and/or related experience with a high school diploma or equivalent will be considered in lieu of degree.

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking and innovative behaviors in past projects, roles or experiences

Proficiency in MS Office suite

Knowledge of FAR/DFARS

Demonstrated procurement experience with multiple contracting formats, including Firm Fixed Price and/or Cost Reimbursable

Demonstrated negotiation experience