Supply Chain Procurement Specialist

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.

This is an onsite position located in Salt Lake City UT

Basic qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 3+ years Or a Master's degree with 1`+ years of professional experience in supply chain management, business and financial planning, contracts administration, project management, logistics, manufacturing or closely related.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking and innovative behaviors in past projects, roles or experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite.
• Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

•  Demonstrated strong leadership skills as well as the ability to multi-task in a challenging environment.
• The ideal candidate possesses strong time management and organization skills; Ability to keep multiple priorities moving forward.
• Professional experience in a regulated industry; to include Aerospace & Defense, Insurance, Financial Services, Telecommunications.
• Two-years' experience with negotiating terms and conditions in a corporate setting.
• Experience with Government purchasing and contracting.
• SAP experience.

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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