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Northrop Grumman · 1 month ago

Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist - R10216055

Plymouth, MN

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$82K/yr - $123K/yr

9+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements and is seeking a Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist for their Armament Systems division in Plymouth, MN. The role involves sourcing and procuring goods and services, analyzing supplier proposals, managing purchase orders, and ensuring compliance with regulations while driving quality and efficiency improvements.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Sources and procures goods and services of a commodity nature from many suppliers

Initiates Requests for Quotations and Proposals and receives same, analyzing proposed pricing from potential suppliers

In conjunction with quality organization, evaluates and monitors supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules

Works with internal customers to ensure specifications are appropriate for the services or products required

Identifies opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through targeted negotiations

Issues purchase orders

Manages performance of purchase orders, 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

Ensures that appropriate documentation is provided to logistics/transportation & warehouse organization so that proper receipt is recorded

Reviews and approves supplier payment as needed

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

Qualification

Procurement experienceContracting formats knowledgeU.S. Government contractingLean Six SigmaASCMAPICS CertificationRisk mitigation techniquesWord proficiencyExcel proficiencyCospoint experienceCognos experienceSharepoint experienceCost Accounting Standards knowledgeDCAA audit procedures knowledgeLeadership skillsCommunication skillsProblem solving skillsWriting skills

Required

This position emphasizes skills and requires 9 years of experience. Will consider a Bachelor degree with 5 years experience, or a Masters with 3 years of experience in procurement, contracts, subcontracts or related field

The successful candidate must have experience working with multiple contracting formats, including Firm Fixed Price and Cost Reimbursable, possess knowledge relating to special payment provisions (progress or performance based payments)

Applicant must understand the proposal process, pricing instructions, terms and conditions and determine the adequacy of supplier proposals received

The successful candidate will possess strong leadership, communication and writing skills as well as identification of risk mitigation techniques and problem solving skills

Must be a US citizen

Able to obtain a secret clearance

Preferred

Expertise in Word and Excel

Experience using Cospoint, Cognos and Sharepoint

Knowledge of: U.S. Government contracting and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)/Defense Federal Acquisitions Regulation Supplement (DFARS), with specific working knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS); and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) audit procedures

ASCM or APICS Certification