Northrop Grumman Australia ยท 1 month ago
Sr. Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist
United States-Minnesota-Plymouth
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$102K/yr - $153K/yr
8+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading company in innovative technology and systems, and they are seeking a Senior Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist for their Armament Systems division. The role involves sourcing and procuring specialized goods and services, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies and regulations.
Defense & Space
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Sources and procures specialized goods and services of a commodity nature from multiple 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
Required
Must have 12 years of experience. Will also consider a Bachelor's degree with a minimum work experience of 8 years or a Master's degree and 6 years of experience
Understanding of procurement policies, procedures, and regulations
Possess ability to collaborate with program management and other multi-functional teams
Have general knowledge of FAR/DFAR and associated Federal Contracting regulations
Possess strong organizational skills
Demonstrate ability to multi-task and make decisions in a timely manner
Ability to work with minimal supervision, work successfully in a fast-paced environment and apply sound judgment to problem solving
Strong verbal and written communication skills-Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking and innovative behaviors in past projects, roles or experiences
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
US Citizenship required
Preferred
Government contract knowledge and/or experience
Microsoft Office proficiency
Experience using CostPoint, Cognos and SharePoint
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman Australia
Northrop Grumman Australia is the Australia-based arm of Northrop Grumman Corporation and committed to generating long-term prosperity, investing in advanced Research & Development, sovereign and exportable Intellectual Property, high-quality jobs and long-term technology leadership across the Commonwealth.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase