Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

This position will be located in one of the following locations:

• San Diego, CA
• Commerce, CA
• Oxnard, CA
• Goleta, CA
• Hanover, MD
• Devens, MA

Requires up to 10% travel. Hybrid position at any of the locations noted; telework/remote is not offered. No relocation assistance.

• Conduct supplier evaluations and performance monitoring to ensure quality and reliability.
• Manage all pre‑award and post‑award subcontract activities, including but not limited to onboarding suppliers, drafting RFPs and RFQs, analyzing bids and conducting negotiations, completing compliant purchase order/subcontract packages meeting FAR/DFAR requirements, managing subcontract performance, and closing out subcontracts.
• Coordinate and collaborate with key internal stakeholders such as contracts, engineering, quality, planning, operations, programs, end‑users, and others to finalize Statements of Work (SOWs), manage supplier performance, and draft various agreements like Non‑Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and Long‑Term Purchasing Agreements (LTPAs).
• Ensure strict compliance with public laws, company policies, import/export regulations, flow‑down clauses while upholding high standards of procurement integrity and ethical business practices.
• Continuously refine processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, mitigate risks, and drive program success, while implementing strategies to optimize cost savings and reduce supplier‑related risks.

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, finance, or related field and 5+ years of relevant experience (master's with 3 years) in purchasing, subcontracts, or contracts. Or in lieu of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience in Purchasing, Subcontracts, or Contracts.
• Must have government purchasing/subcontracting experience
• Experience in an MRP system, SAP, Costpoint, or Oracle

• Master's degree in business or supply chain.
• Experience in large dollar, complex purchases including subcontracts and long‑term agreements.
• Experience procuring in an NPI/concurrent engineering environment.
• Experience in machining, forgings, extrusions, electrical or raw material commodities.
• Experience leading negotiations with suppliers.
• Experience writing price analysis and/or cost analysis.

$89,900.00 - $. The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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.