Staff Supply Chain Procurement Specialist

This is a remote position within the United States, working a 9x80 schedule. Clearance required: Secret (US Citizenship required). Travel: 10% of the time.

About the role

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems' Weapons Systems business unit is seeking a Staff (Level 5) Supply Chain Procurement Specialist to support our growing supply chain organization. The Staff SCA sources and procures specialized goods and services for NGDS Weapon Systems, owns contractual management for suppliers, and drives the full end-to-end supply chain lifecycle; from source selection and proposal evaluation through award, execution, administration, and closeout.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing Long-Term Pricing Agreements and other GSC-related contractual documents.
• Draft, review, and negotiate terms & conditions for complex, high-value contracts (FFP, CPFF, T&M, etc.).
• Prepare bid packages, lead bidder conferences, conduct cost/price analysis, and select/recommend subcontractors.
• Coordinate with contracts, legal, engineering, quality, planning, operations, finance, program management, and end-users.
• Monitor supplier performance (KPIs, quality, schedule) and apply Lean Six Sigma tools to drive efficiency and risk mitigation.
• Lead Supply Chain Management Teams (SMT).
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, ITAR, EAR, NATO contracts, and all company policies; maintain audit-ready documentation.
• Lead sourcing, evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration, and closeout.
• Assess and communicate supplier performance; manage the cradle-to-grave procurement lifecycle.
• Identify cost-saving and risk mitigation strategies through targeted negotiations.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to program risk and opportunity management; employ Lean Six Sigma for continuous improvement.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements, NDAs, Terms and Conditions, Teaming Agreements, and Long-Term Pricing Agreements.
• Conduct market research, cost/price analysis, and KPI tracking; implement corrective actions as needed.
• Coordinate import/export operations with trade-compliance and logistics teams.
• Execute and manage high-value contracts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree & 12 years of related experience, OR a Master’s degree & 10 years of related experience, OR a PhD & 8 years of related experience, OR a high school diploma or equivalent & 16 years of related experience in subcontracts, purchasing, contracts, project/business management, or finance.
• Experience in executing large compliant procurements; negotiating terms & conditions; supplier performance management; cost/price analysis; market research.
• Working-level knowledge of FAR/DFARS (or equivalent business law).
• Proficiency with CostPoint or SAP ERP + MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Government Secret clearance or higher (US Citizenship required).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Government Acquisitions, Contract Management, Project Management, Business Management, Finance, or related field.
• Ability to negotiate large contracts; strong presentation skills to senior leadership.
• Expertise with both U.S. Government and commercial subcontracts, multiple contract types, and special payment provisions (e.g., progress- or performance-based payments).
• Experience performing Price Cost Analysis.
• Proven ability to be a leader and mentor for the team.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Annual bonuses designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
• Eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay (depending on the position).
• Long Term Incentives for Vice President or Director positions.

Pay

Primary level salary range: $120,900.00 - $181,300.00. The above salary range represents a general guideline; 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.