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Northrop Grumman · 21 hours ago

Sr. Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist - R10218619

Plymouth, MN

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$112K/yr - $168K/yr

12+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements and is seeking a Sr. Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist for their Armament Systems Business Unit in Plymouth, MN. The role involves developing subcontract specifications, managing subcontract performance, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure compliance and efficiency in procurement processes.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.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

Subcontracts managementSAPFARDFARS knowledgeRisk mitigationNegotiating skillsChange managementMulti-taskingInterpersonal skillsCollaborationProblem solving

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