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Northrop Grumman · 16 hours ago

Principal/Sr Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

Redondo Beach, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$94K/yr - $176K/yr

5+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense company that offers innovative solutions for national security. They are seeking a Principal/Sr Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist to manage subcontract sourcing, evaluation, negotiation, and administration of contracts, while ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.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

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

Coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders such as legal, contracts, finance, planning, operations, program management, engineering, and quality

As part of a cross-functional team, candidate will monitor and manage schedule, cost, technical and quality performance of suppliers in support of programs

Subcontract Specialists will interface with supplier leadership teams to motivate and drive excellence in performance of contractual requirements

Senior Principal Specialists will additionally be responsible for providing subcontracting process and compliance requirements guidance to junior Subcontract Specialists, Supplier Management Teams and Integrated Product Team Leads

Provides subject matter expertise in all aspects of supplier and subcontract management

Works under general direction toward long-range goals and objectives

Assignments are often self-initiated

Performs independently with minimal management oversight

Qualification

Subcontracts ManagementProcurementContract NegotiationSAP/MRP SoftwareFAR KnowledgeDFARS KnowledgeRisk MitigationChange ManagementBusiness Law KnowledgeEarned Value ManagementTeam LeadershipOral Presentation Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 5 years' experience OR a master's degree with a minimum of 3 years' experience in Subcontracts, Procurement, Contracts, Finance, or Program/Project Management

A minimum of 9 years combined experience in Subcontracts, Procurement, Contracts, Finance or Program/Project Management experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

Experience with SAP/MRP or related business application software

Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government DoD security clearance at the Secret level

Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 8 years combined experience OR a master's degree with a minimum of 6 years of experience in Subcontracts, Procurement, Contracts, or Finance

A minimum of 12 years combined experience in Subcontracts, Procurement, Contracts, or Finance may be considered in lieu of a degree

Experience with SAP or related business application software

Knowledge of FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) and DFARS

Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government DoD security clearance at the Secret level