Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Travel: Yes, 10% of the time
Clearance required for start: No
Clearance type: Secret (ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance within a reasonable timeframe)
About the Role
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 the 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.
- Forecasts, reviews, and approves supplier payment as needed.
- Reads, interprets, and implements written procedures to maintain compliance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience; Master’s with 3 years, PhD with 1 year, or in-lieu of degree with 9 years of experience.
- Experience must be in Subcontracts, Purchasing, Contracts, Finance, Procurement, or Program/Project Management.
- Experience with SAP or related business application software.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Business, Global Supply Chain, Project Management, Government Acquisitions, or similar.
- Working level knowledge of FAR / DFARS or Business Law.
- Negotiating skills with contracts in excess of $25 million.
- Experience conducting written and oral presentations to senior leadership.
- Working knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
- Previous Control Account Manager (CAM) experience or training.
- Experience in Risk Mitigation.
- Experience in Change Management.
- In-Scope DOD Secret Security Clearance or higher that has been granted or renewed within the past 6 years.
Pay
Primary level salary range: $77,000.00 - $115,600.00. The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Schedule
9/80 work schedule – with every other Friday off.