Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist
Requisition ID: R10175249
- Category: Global Supply Chain
- Location: Melbourne, Florida, United States of America
- Clearance Type: Secret
- Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
- Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
- Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
- Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
- Positions Available: 4
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an Associate Subcontract Specialist / Subcontract Specialist to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.
Location: Full-time Onsite in Melbourne, FL
Schedule: 9/80 work schedule – with every other Friday OFF!
Team: Global Supply Chain
Extras: Opportunities for occasional travel and excellent career growth potential
Our Team:
This is an opportunity to join a team on the cutting edge of tomorrow’s defense technologies. Work onsite in a collaborative and dynamic environment where new challenges are the norm!
On-site in Melbourne you will have the opportunity to support our nation’s classified, top-priority programs, developing and building our next-generation airborne defense solutions for our country.
About the Role:
Sources and procures 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.
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.
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.
This position can be filled at a level 1 or level 2.
Basic Qualifications (Level 1):
Bachelor’s Degree OR a minimum of 4 years Supply Chain/Business Management experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government DoD Secret clearance and Special Program Access
Basic Qualifications (level 2):
Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 2 years Business Management/Supply Chain experience OR 6 years’ experience in Supply Chain/Business Management may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Experience with SAP or related business application software
Ability to obtain and maintain US Government DoD Secret Clearance and Special Program Access
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in business, Global Supply Chain or Project Management
Familiarity of FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) and DFARS
Experience in Subcontracts, Purchasing, or Contracts
Negotiating skills
Presentation skills
Working level knowledge of Business Law
Risk mitigation experience
Active, In-Scope DOD Secret Security Clearance or higher that has been granted / renewed within the past 6 years.
Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
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.
What's great about
Northrop Grumman
- Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
- Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future.
- Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off.
Did you know?
Northrop Grumman leads the industry team for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most complex and powerful space telescope ever built. Launched in December 2021, the telescope incorporates innovative design, advanced technology, and groundbreaking engineering, and will fundamentally alter our understanding of the universe.