Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

This is an onsite role based in San Diego, CA. Travel is required, up to 10% of the time.

About the role

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

Responsibilities

• Supports the development of subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and/or services.
• Responsible for source selection from contract proposal to execution phases.
• Coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders such as contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program, and end-users.
• Prepares bid packages, conducts bidders’ conferences, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes awards, and administers resulting subcontracts.
• In conjunction with the quality organization, evaluates and monitors supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules.
• Identifies strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency, and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations.
• Manages performance of subcontracts, 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.
• Forecasts, reviews, and approves supplier payment as needed.
• Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Executes teaming agreements and non-disclosure agreements, which may include several parties.
• Negotiates and coordinates additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts.
• Reads, interprets, and implements written procedures to maintain compliance.
• Negotiates with both large businesses and small businesses on a variety of complex-type contracts.
• Contributes to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards.
• Communicates effectively and clearly presents technical approaches and findings.
• Develops solutions to complex problems, which require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation.
• Attends program meetings and may be required to present to groups.
• Works independently and has strong organizational skills.
• Knowledgeable of the FAR/DFARS and processes and/or procedures required to be followed for compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Business or Supply Chain discipline from an accredited university and 2+ years of subcontracts, supplier management, procurement, or project management experience, or a Master’s Degree in a Business or Supply Chain discipline from an accredited university. We will consider 6 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with subcontracts.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Government Secret level security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree with focused studies in Supply Chain Management.
• Advanced working knowledge of FAR and DFARS regulations.
• Experience with negotiations.
• Ability and experience presenting to a variety of audiences, including senior leadership, internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience issuing and managing purchase orders/subcontracts from beginning to end of life cycle.
• Current active Government Secret level security clearance.
• Knowledge of SAP.

Benefits

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Additional benefits such as Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and more

Pay

Primary level salary range: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00. The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, 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. 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.