Northrop Grumman · 12 hours ago
Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist - R10220917
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$86K/yr - $128K/yr
5+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security, seeking a Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist. The role involves developing RFQs, managing purchase orders, coordinating with stakeholders, and implementing strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
Responsibilities
Develops RFQ utilizing Specifications, statements of work, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and/or services
Prepares bid packages, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates PO provisions, administers resulting PO and ensure on time delivery
Manages performance of Purchase Orders and assigned suppliers, ensures compliance with all public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures including import/export regulations
Coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders such as contracts, engineering, quality, 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 proactive supplier management
Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and 5+ years OR a Master's degree and 3+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance or related field
Experience in a MRP system, SAP, CostPoint, Oracle
Preferred
Experience with SAP procurement systems
Experience with challenging suppliers and subcontracts / long term agreements
Professional experience in a regulated industry; to include Aerospace & Defense, Insurance, Financial Services, Telecommunications
Experience in small and complex machining or electronics commodities
Experience reading technical drawings and documents
Experience with government contracting requirements and regulations (e.g. FAR, DFARS, ITAR, etc.)
Benefits
Health Plan
Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Training and Development
9/80 Work Schedule (where available)
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
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.
10001+ employees
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
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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