Sr Prncpl Supl Chn Subctr Spec

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

The Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Global Supply Chain organization is seeking a knowledgeable Supply Chain Professional to join our Subcontracts Administration team in Rolling Meadows, IL.

The primary responsibilities for the successful candidate will be to serve as one of a small group of Subject Matter Experts who interpret, develop, and refine procedures, work instructions, and forms; provide advice and counsel regarding the interpretation and application of company command media and regulatory requirements; and promote awareness and understanding of fundamental concepts and best practices to facilitate organizational compliance and audit readiness.

Specific roles and responsibilities include but not limited to:

- Interfacing and corresponding with suppliers

- Developing sourcing/evaluation strategies

- Supplier identification

- Source selection

- Coordinating export control/security requirements

- Preparing and issuing RFPs with appropriate customer flow downs and terms & conditions

- Conducting bidders’ conferences and proposal evaluations

- Conducting negotiations to meet contract/program targets/schedules, and terms and conditions, payment terms for materials & services

- Ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS regulations and purchasing policies & procedures

- Validating pricing and maintain proper purchase order files with correct documentation

- Management of subcontract agreement modifications, which include coordination of required additions, deletions, or other modifications or formal documented communication to subcontractors

We offer flexible work arrangements, tuition re-imbursement, phenomenal learning opportunities, expose to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. Standard work schedule is a 9/80 with every other Friday off.

Basic Qualifications Include the Below: A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source must meet ALL the below criteria.

Basic Qualifications for Level 4:

• Bachelor degree and 8+ years of work experience in supply chain, contracts, or business management; government or related experience; will also consider Masters degree and 6+ years of supply chain, contracts, business management or related experience. Experience in lieu of degree will be accepted (additional 4 years of experience instead of BS degree).
• Demonstrated interpersonal and people leadership skills; ability to leverage professional relationships
• Ability to work independently and apply sound judgment to problem solving
• Proven multitasking ability; resilience when faced with multiple deadlines and competing priorities ​

Preferred Qualifications:

• Past experience performing successfully in a buying, supply chain planning, or supply chain program management role
• Active Security Clearance
• Knowledge of U.S. government and industry supply chain practices
• Working knowledge of SAP or 1ERP
• Expertise in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Masters Degree, or other advance degree (e.g. Law degree.)
• US Citizen
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written), time management skills, and information management skills

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.