Northrop Grumman Australia · 2 days ago
Sr. Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist
United States-Minnesota-Plymouth
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$112K/yr - $168K/yr
12+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading company in technological advancements, and they are seeking a Sr. Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist for their Armament Systems business unit in Plymouth, MN. The role involves developing subcontract specifications, managing supplier performance, and coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure compliance and efficiency in subcontracting processes.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of services, specialized materials, and/or equipment
Prepares bid packages, conducts bidders conferences, analyzes and evaluates proposals, performs price/cost, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes awards, and administers resulting subcontracts
Ensures that appropriate documentation is provided to logistics/transportation & warehouse organization so that proper receipt is recorded
Negotiates and coordinates additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts
Participates with program functional areas to coordinate subcontract funding, invoice processing and program reviews
Coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders such as contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program and end-users
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
Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement
Manages and develops strategic/key suppliers. Reviews and approves supplier payments
Qualification
Required
Must have a High school diploma or GED with at least 12 years of related experience. Will consider 8 years of experience with a Bachelor's Degree or 6 years of experience with a Master's Degree
Experience in Subcontracts, Purchasing, Contracts, Finance, or Project Management
Minimum of 1 year of experience with SAP or related business application software
Minimum of 1 year of experience with FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) and DFARS
Ability to collaborate with program management and other multi-functional teams
Ability to multi-task and make sound decisions in a timely manner
Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to work in a very fast paced environment
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD secret clearance
Preferred
Past experience performing successfully in a buying, supply chain planning, or supply chain program management role
Knowledge of U.S. government and industry supply chain practices
Knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
Previous Control Account Manager (CAM) experience or training
Demonstrated experience with compliance and problem solving
Masters degree and 6+ years of supply chain, contracts, business management or related experience
Negotiating skills with contracts in excess of $10 million
Risk mitigation experience
Change Management experience
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