Supply Chain​/Prncpl Supply Chain Procurement Specialist

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time Description At  Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon.

We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Our Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Supply Chain Procurement Specialist or Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist (Buyer Level 2 or
3) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will support our Global Supply Chain team and will be located in Dayton, OH.

Essential Functions:

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 position may be filled as a Level 2 or Level 3 based on the qualifications outlined below.

Basic Qualifications (Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist
- Level
2):

Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, purchasing, purchasing, and/or supplier management, OR a Master's degree with 0 years experience.

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S Government Secret level clearance within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (after starting).Basic Qualifications (Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist
- Level
3):

Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of experience, a Master's degree with 3 years of experience or a PhD and 1 year of experience in supply chain, procurement, purchasing, and/or supplier management.

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S Government Secret level clearance within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (after starting).

Preferred Qualifications:

Active US Government Secret Clearance Aerospace industry experience

Price analysis experience

Negotiation experience

Background in government procurement with familiarity of FAR/DFARSExperience using SAP/S4 or similar ERP systemst.

Primary Level Salary Range: $62,700.00 - $94,100.00

Secondary Level Salary Range:…