Supply Chain Procurement Specialist Level 1 or 2

About the role

At Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems, we look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.

Responsibilities

• Sources and procures goods and services of a commodity nature from many suppliers
• Initiates Requests for Quotations and Proposals and receives same, analyzing proposed pricing from potential suppliers
• In conjunction with quality organization, evaluates and monitors supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules
• Works with internal customers to ensure specifications are appropriate for the services or products required
• Identifies opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through targeted negotiations
• Issues purchase orders
• Manages performance of purchase orders, 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
• Reviews and approves supplier payment as needed
• Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement

Requirements

• Associate Supply Chain Procurement Specialist (Level 1)
  • Bachelor’s Degree; or High School Diploma and a minimum of 4 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, purchasing, and/or supplier management
  • Experience with Excel and reporting
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret level clearance within a reasonable period of time after starting
• Supply Chain Procurement Specialist (Level 2)
  • Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 2 years of experience; or a Master’s Degree; or a High School Diploma and a minimum of 6 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, purchasing, and/or supplier management
  • Experience with Excel and reporting
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret level clearance within a reasonable period of time after starting

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or familiarity with purchasing services
• Experience in SAP, MRP
• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance

Pay

• Primary Level Salary Range: $49,400.00 – $74,200.00
• Secondary Level Salary Range: $59,600.00 – $89,400.00

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. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

Schedule

Travel: Up to 10% of the time.

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret level clearance.