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Northrop Grumman · 3 days ago

Supply Chain Procurement Specialist - R10218537

United States

Full-time

Remote

Entry, Mid Level

$63K/yr - $94K/yr

2+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements and is seeking a Supply Chain Procurement Specialist to join their 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

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Supply Chain ManagementProcurement ExperienceContract ManagementSAPERP SystemGovernment ProcurementNegotiation SkillsData AnalysisLean Six SigmaBusiness Degree

Required

Bachelors degree with 2 years of experience working with supply chain management, business and financial planning, contracts administration, project management, logistics, government procurement

Masters degree with experience working with supply chain management, business and financial planning, contracts administration, project management, logistics, government procurement

Procurement experience in a manufacturing environment

Must have U.S Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD secret security clearance

Ability to obtain Special Program Access

Preferred

Background in government procurement with familiarity of FAR/DFARS

Experience with SAP or similar ERP system

Experience in supporting different contract types including cost types and all aspects of contract management from contract award through contract closeout

Experience with negotiating terms and conditions in a corporate setting

Experience with Government purchasing and contracting

Experience analyzing data to formulate and execute effective negotiation strategies

Business or Supply Chain Management degree