Northrop Grumman · 23 hours ago
Supply Chain Procurement Specialist Level 2 or Level 3 - R10218388
Northrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company seeking a Supply Chain Procurement Specialist to join their Global Supply Chain team. The role involves sourcing and procuring goods and services, analyzing supplier proposals, and managing purchase orders while ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
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
Required
Bachelor's Degree with 2 years of experience, a Master's degree with 0 years of experience or a High School diploma/equivalent with 6 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, purchasing, supplier management, and/or related professional experience
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret level clearance within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (after starting)
Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of experience, a Master's degree with 3 years of experience or a High School diploma/equivalent with 9 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, purchasing, supplier management, and/or related professional experience
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret level clearance within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (after starting)
Preferred
Bachelor's degree
Proficient in Excel
Aerospace industry experience
Supply Chain or Procurement experience
Background in government procurement with familiarity of FAR/DFARS
Experience using SAP/S4 or similar ERP systems
Active DoD Secret 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
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
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