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 in El Segundo, California.

• Schedule is on-site Mondays-Thursdays with an option to work from home on working Fridays
• 9/80 shift with every other Friday off!
• Opportunities for occasional travel

About the Role:

The Subcontracts Specialist will source and procure complex, specialized goods and services. Owns contractual management for the supplier. Responsible for subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration and closeout phases. Coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders such as legal, contracts, finance, planning, operations, program management, engineering, and quality.

As part of a cross-functional team, candidate will monitor and manage schedule, cost, technical and quality performance of suppliers in support of US Government programs. Subcontract Specialists will interface with supplier leadership teams to motivate and drive excellence in performance of contractual requirements.

Senior Principal Specialists will additionally be responsible for providing subcontracting process and compliance requirements guidance to junior Subcontract Specialists, Supplier Management Teams and Integrated Product Team Leads. Provides subject matter expertise in all aspects of supplier and subcontract management. Works under general direction toward long-range goals and objectives. Assignments are often self-initiated. Performs independently with minimal management oversight.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration, and closeout phases
• Assesses supplier performance and regularly communicates feedback to Supplier Leadership
• Manages supplier performance throughout the subcontracting lifecycle including financial performance against monthly/quarterly/annual forecasts
• Ensures compliance with all FAR, DFARS and public law requirements, as well as company policies and procedures
• Identifies strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations
• Cultivates and maintains strong working relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders
• Contributes to Program Risk and Opportunity management
• Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement

The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with at least 8 years of supply chain management, sustainment, proposals, procurement, resource planning OR a Master’s Degree with at least 6 years of supply chain management, sustainment, proposals, procurement, resource planning
• 12 years of supply chain management, sustainment, proposals, procurement, resource planning experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience must be in subcontracts management, contracts management, proposal price/cost analysis, procurement, program management, advanced planning/MRP, and/or strategic sourcing.  
• Experience with SAP or related business application software. 
• Familiarity with FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) and DFARS. 
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the business.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree
• Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS regulations.   
• Supplier selection/management experience on US Government contract(s) including Competition  
• Subcontracting experience with aircraft production and/or sustainment programs. 
• Subcontracting experience with IDIQ contract type
• Experience working within a government approved purchasing system. 
• Experience working in foreign subcontracts and/or ITAR/EAR experience.
• Familiarity with NGAS Subcontracting terms and conditions

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.