Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist

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

CLEARANCE TYPE:
None 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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems has an opening for a Principal Procurement Specialist to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals in Sunnyvale, California. This exciting role supports the Maritime/Land Systems & Sensors division, which supports the Submarine Industrial Base and performing on Northrop Grumman’s existing programs and platforms while also exploring exciting and new opportunities to shape Northrop Grumman’s portfolio of the future.

The position reports to the Procurement Manager for the Marine Systems Business Unit with sites in Sunnyvale, CA and Philadelphia, PA. This position is fast-paced, with high expectations and significantly diverse assignments. This position is preferred onsite in Sunnyvale, California; however, hybrid or remote arrangements may be considered for candidates located in California, Oregon, Nevada, or Washington who are able to work within the Pacific Time Zone.

Responsibilities include:

Develop subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of services, specialized materials, and/or equipment

Prepares bid packages, conducts bidders conferences, analyzes and evaluates proposals, performs price/cost, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes awards, and administers resulting subcontracts

Ensures that appropriate documentation is provided to logistics/transportation & warehouse organization so that proper receipt is recorded

Negotiates and coordinates additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts

Participates with program functional areas to coordinate subcontract funding, invoice processing and program reviews.

Coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders such as contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program and end-users

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.

Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement

Manages and develops strategic/key suppliers. Reviews and approves supplier payments#MPR#GSCCMP

Basic Qualifications:

Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist (3)
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of procurement and/or supply chain experience or a Master's degree and minimum of 3 years of procurement and/or supply chain experience; or 9 years of procurement and/our supply…