Supply Chain Procurement Specialist Level 2 and Level 3

About the role

Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems Sector is seeking a Supply Chain Procurement Specialist to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This is a fully remote position.

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

Basic Qualifications

Procurement Specialist (Level 2):

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience working with supply chain management, business and financial planning, contracts administration, project management, logistics, government procurement; OR Master's degree with experience working with supply chain management, business and financial planning, contracts administration, project management, logistics, government procurement
• Procurement experience in a manufacturing environment
• Must have U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance
• Ability to obtain Special Program Access

Procurement Specialist (Level 3):

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience working with supply chain management, business and financial planning, contracts administration, project management, logistics, government procurement; OR Master's degree with 3 years of experience working with supply chain management, business and financial planning, contracts administration, project management, logistics, government procurement; OR PhD and 1 year experience working with supply chain management, business and financial planning, contracts administration, project management, logistics, government procurement
• Procurement experience in a manufacturing environment
• Must have U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance
• Ability to obtain Special Program Access

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in government procurement with familiarity of FAR/DFARS
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP system
• Experience in supporting different contract types including cost types and all aspects of contract management from contract award through contract closeout
• Experience with negotiating terms and conditions in a corporate setting
• Experience with Government purchasing and contracting
• Experience analyzing data to formulate and execute effective negotiation strategies
• Experience providing effective communication to internal/external customers that identify risks, issues, impacts, and recommendations
• Business or Supply Chain Management degree

Pay

• Level 2 salary range: $62,700.00 - $94,100.00
• Level 3 salary range: $77,800.00 - $116,800.00
• Depending on 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

• Travel: Yes, 25% of the Time
• Fully remote position