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Northrop Grumman · 2 days ago

Associate/ Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist - R10218848

Melbourne, FL

Contract

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$54K/yr - $82K/yr

2+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leader in defense technologies, seeking an Associate/Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist to join their team in Melbourne, FL. The role involves sourcing and procuring specialized goods and services, managing supplier contracts, and ensuring compliance with regulations while supporting critical defense programs.

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

Coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders such as contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program and end-users

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

Qualification

SubcontractsPurchasingContractsSAPFAR / DFARSEarned Value ManagementChange ManagementRisk MitigationNegotiationBusiness ManagementProject ManagementOral PresentationsWritten Presentations

Required

Must have Bachelors Degree or minimum of 4 years in Supply Chain/Business Management experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government DoD security clearance at the Secret level and Special Program Access within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company

Must have Bachelors with 2 years of experience; a Masters Degree or in-lieu of degree with 6 years of experience. Experience must be in the following: Subcontracts, Purchasing, Contracts, Finance, Business Management or Project Management

Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government DoD security clearance at the Secret level and Special Program Access within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company