Sr. Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Senior Principal Subcontract Specialist to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.

• Able to accommodate a hybrid (in-office/telecommute) schedule. 
• 9/80 shift with every other Friday off
• Opportunities for occasional travel

Sr. Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist will be expected to:

• Lead Negotiator developing multifaceted Subcontract Terms and Conditions Agreements with designated suppliers at the NGAS sector level as well as Northrop Grumman Enterprise level.
• Team Leader coordinating Northrop Grumman’s internal group’s response to supplier’s exceptions on Terms and Conditions Agreements.
• Execute Teaming Agreements in support of strategic capture initiatives partnering with appropriate suppliers.
• Develop Long Term Agreements in support of Category Management initiatives.
• Develop associated workforce guidance for each term agreement.
• Provide Terms training to general Global Supply Chain (GSC) community.
• Provide input to Compliance on associated Work Instructions and processes.
• Effectively and efficiently communicate with greater GSC community, subject matter experts and executive leadership.
• Work independently while efficiently completing assigned projects.
• Be a subject matter expert on the Northrop Grumman Enterprise Terms and Conditions, as well as the Federal Acquisition Regulations and the Defense FAR Supplement.
• Provide support to the greater Global Supply Chain (GSC) community on Terms negotiations.
• Integrate with Procurement Category Management supporting the development of long-term opportunities.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 10 years of Subcontracts/Procurement experience (14 years of experience in lieu of a degree), or a master's degree with 8 years of experience.
• Subcontracts experience supporting U.S. Government contracts.
• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS requirements.
• Knowledge of SAP or similar ERP system.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in international studies, Supply Chain, or Business Administration (MBA) with experience in USG export licenses and agreements.
• Experience negotiating with outside agencies.
• Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Experience leading a team project or process.
• Firm understanding of MS Office suite.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong independent work ethic

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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