Supply Chain Procurement Specialist

About the Role

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) is seeking a Supply Chain Procurement Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Develop subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of services, specialized materials, and/or equipment
• Prepare bid packages, conduct bidders conferences, analyze and evaluate proposals, perform price/cost analysis, negotiate subcontract provisions, select or recommend subcontractors, write awards, and administer resulting subcontracts
• Ensure that appropriate documentation is provided so that proper receipt is recorded
• Negotiate and coordinate additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts
• Participate with program functional areas to coordinate subcontract funding, invoice processing and program reviews
• Coordinate and collaborate with key stakeholders such as contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program and end-users
• In conjunction with quality organization, evaluate and monitor supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules
• Identify strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations
• Manage performance of subcontracts, ensure compliance with all public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures including import/export regulations
• Utilize process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement
• Manage and develop strategic/key suppliers
• Review and approve supplier payments

Basic Qualifications

• Must have a High school diploma or GED with at least 6 years of related experience; OR 2 plus years of experience with a bachelor's degree; OR 1 plus year of relevant experience with a Master's
• Demonstrated ability to utilize Microsoft Office to create spreadsheets, documents, presentations (i.e. Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and/or accomplish them simultaneously
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior Government or Aerospace procurement/buying experience
• Knowledge of FAR/DFAR
• Knowledge of CPSR and government audits
• Experience with aircraft maintenance activities under US Govt. prime contracts to include spares procurement and movement
• Import/Export (ITAR) experience for movement of materials and technology
• SAP Experience

Additional Information

Relocation assistance is not available. Travel is required for 10% of the time. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.