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Northrop Grumman · 1 month ago

Sr. Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist - R10216629

Plymouth, MN

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$102K/yr - $153K/yr

6+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company, seeking a Sr. Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist for its Armament Systems Business Unit. The role involves sourcing specialized goods and services, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with procurement regulations.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

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

Procurement policies knowledgeFAR/DFAR knowledgeContracting formats experienceMicrosoft Office proficiencyCostPoint experienceCognos experienceSharePoint experienceInnovative behaviorsOrganizational skillsVerbal communication skillsWritten communication skillsLeadership skillsCritical thinking

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