Northrop Grumman Australia · 3 months ago
Supply Chain/Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist
United States-Florida-Melbourne
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$64K/yr - $96K/yr
2+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense company that seeks a Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist to join their team in Melbourne, FL. The role involves sourcing and procuring specialized goods and services, managing contracts, and collaborating with various stakeholders to support classified defense programs.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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
Develops subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and/or services
Prepares bid packages, conducts bidders conferences, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes awards, and administers resulting subcontracts
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
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
Ensures that appropriate documentation is provided to logistics/transportation & warehouse organization so that proper receipt is recorded
Manages and develops strategic/key suppliers
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 Bachelors with 2 years experience; Masters Degree, or in-lieu of degree with 6 years of experience. Experience must be in the following: Subcontracts, Purchasing, Contracts, Finance, Business Management or Project Management
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company
Must have Bachelors with 5 years of experience; Masters with 3 years, PhD with 1 Year with PhD or in-lieu of degree with 9 years of experience
Experience must be in Subcontracts, Purchasing, Contracts, Finance, Business Management or Project Management
Experience with SAP or related business application software
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company
Preferred
Degree in Business, Global Supply Chain, Project Management, Government Acquisitions or similar
Experience in Subcontracts, Purchasing, Contracts, Finance, Business Management or Project Management
Experience negotiating with contracts
Experience conducting written and oral presentations
Experience in FAR / DFARS or Business Law
Experience in Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
Experience in Change Management
Experience in Risk Mitigation
In-Scope DOD Secret Security Clearance or higher that has been granted or renewed within the past 6 years
Master's degree in Business, Global Supply Chain, Project Management, Government Acquisitions or similar
Working level knowledge of FAR / DFARS or Business Law
Negotiating skills with contracts in excess of $25 million
Experience conducting written and oral presentations to senior leadership
Working knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
Previous Control Account Manager (CAM) experience or training
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