Supply Chain/Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

About the role

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Supply Chain/Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist to join our Global Supply Chain team in El Segundo, CA or Rancho Bernardo, CA. This role is 100% ON-SITE and requires a DoD Secret Level Security Clearance and Special Program Access.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure complex, specialized goods and services.
• Owes contractual management for the supplier.
• Owns subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration and closeout phases.
• Manages supplier performance throughout the subcontracting lifecycle.
• Ensures compliance with all FAR, DFARS and public law requirements, as well as company policies and procedures.
• Identifies strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations.
• Cultivates and maintains strong working relationships with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders.
• Contributes to Program Risk and Opportunity management.
• Self-Starter with a bias toward action and problem solving.
• Strong written and verbal communicator.
• Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Must have Bachelor's Degree with 2 years of experience, Master's Degree or High School Diploma and 6 years of experience.
• Experience must be in the following Procurement, Subcontracts, Contracts, Proposals, Sustainment, Program Integration, or other Global Supply Chain related field.
• Experience in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with SAP/MRP or related business application software.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Level Security Clearance and Special Program Access within a reasonable amount of time deemed by Company needs.

Qualifications

• Must have Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of experience, Master's Degree with 3 years or High School Diploma and 9 years of experience.
• Experience must be in the following Procurement, Subcontracts, Contracts, Proposals, Sustainment, Program Integration, or other Global Supply Chain related field.
• Experience in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with SAP/MRP or related business application software.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Level Security Clearance and Special Program Access within a reasonable amount of time deemed by Company needs.

Skills

• Familiarity with NGAS Subcontracting terms and conditions.
• Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS regulations.
• Supplier selection/management experience on US Government contract(s).

Benefits

Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

Pay

Annual salary range: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00 for the primary level, and $94,200.00 - $141,200.00 for the secondary level. Overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus may also be offered.

Schedule

9/80 work schedule – with every other Friday OFF!