Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

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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.

is seeking a qualified and motivated professional to support multiple advanced technologies programs within our Global Supply Chain (GSC) team with the role of Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist in Linthicum, MD.

• Work with a wide variety of Northrop Grumman’s suppliers to procure complex, specialized goods and services in support of a wide portfolio of programs

• Facilitate supplier vetting, onboarding domestic and foreign suppliers, and approval
• Collaborate with key Northrop Grumman key stakeholder requirements, including, but not limited to, engineering, quality assurance, business management, price & cost analysis, commercial item determination, intra/internal (related party) work orders, spares/sustainment/repairs, quality/inspection, planning, operations, proposal management team, etc. and program management to finalize statements of work and material/product specifications to clearly define requirements and to develop an appropriate subcontracting strategy
• Execute subcontractor agreements, including non‑disclosure, teaming, long‑term price, spares, sustainment, repairs, etc.
• Ensure compliance with public laws, company policies, import/export regulations and prime contract flow‑down clauses
• Ensure subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and/or services are complete, accurate, and includes prime contract data item requirements and schedule meets internal manufacturing and customer requirements
• Prepares and submits to supply base (single/sole source or competitive with evaluation criteria) Request for Proposal package based upon the desired contract type, flow downs, reporting requirements, base/options, pricing methodology/matrix, then analyzes and evaluates proposals and supplier’s performance and financial health, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, documents procurement awards including all negotiations in accordance with internal/external regulations, and administers resulting subcontracts

• Placement of purchase order award utilizing SAP procurement system and managing performance of subcontracts, including but not limited to monitoring supplier quality, reliability, spend profile, and ability to support required delivery schedule
• Manage and facilitate supplier performance throughout the subcontract lifecycle including identification of strategies, opportunities, and continuous improvement activities such as Lean Six Sigma, identification of opportunities for improved/enhanced efficiencies, reduce costs, efficiency and manage risk to achieve overall efficiency and success of supported programs, including conducting Supplier Product Readiness Reviews with critical suppliers ensuring review of any technical data requirements, supplier’s manufacturing plan, capacity, flow down reviews are conducted to reduce nonconforming materials, and shorten lead times wherever possible
• Manage and facilitate supplier change notices, validation and payment of invoices, contract letters, through subcontract closeout
• Assist in material…