Sr Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

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Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Sr. Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist (Level 4) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.

This position is required to support full time on site, there are no telecommute opportunities, however, can be based out of El Segundo, CA , Rancho Bernardo, CA or Palmdale, CA.

Essential responsibilities:

• Sources and procures specialized goods and services. 

• Owns contractual management for the supplier.  

• 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. 

• Develops subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and/or services. 

• Prepares bid packages, conducts bidders conferences, conducts competitions for new and best value sources, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes awards, and administers resulting subcontracts. 

• In conjunction with 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. 

• Ensures that appropriate documentation is provided to logistics/transportation & warehouse organization so that proper receipt is recorded. Manages and develops strategic/key suppliers. 

• Reviews and approves supplier payment as needed. 

• Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement.

• Ability to work autonomously.

• Ability to interface directly with senior leadership and internal product team leads effectively.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with at least 10-years of experience, or a master's degree with at least 8-years of experience in Subcontracts, Procurement, or other supply chain experience (14 years of experience in lieu of a degree.)

• Experience with SAP or another similar purchasing program.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government DoD security clearance at the Secret level within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or Master’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or Procurement.

• Strong working knowledge of FAR and DFARS regulations.

• Experience with management of high dollar subcontract or complex subcontracts.

• Experience issuing and managing purchase orders/subcontracts from beginning to end of life cycle.

• Active Top Secret DoD Clearance.

• If candidate has a Top Secret clearance, candidate must have and be able to maintain an active U.S. Government security clearance at the Top Secret level with a background investigation date within 5 years.

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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