Sr Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.

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 Subcontracts, Procurement, or other supply chain experience, OR a master's degree with at least 8-years of experience in Subcontracts, Procurement, or other supply chain OR 14 years of Subcontracts, Procurement, or other supply chain experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with SAP or another similar purchasing program.

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/complex subcontracts.
• Experience issuing and managing purchase orders/subcontracts from beginning to end of life cycle.
• Ideal candidate will have experience strategically creating/shaping partnerships/teaming arrangements, to optimize bid and execution posture, in support of complex captures, proposals, and programs

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/.

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 most positions.