Sr. Principal Supply Chain Specialist; Material Program Mgmt R10215994

Sr. Principal Supply Chain Specialist (Material Program Mgmt.) - R

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Location: Plymouth, MN

Relocation Assistance: No relocation assistance available

Clearance Type: Secret

Travel: Yes, 25% 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 is seeking a Sr. Principal Supply Chain Specialist (Material Program Mgmt.) for our Business Unit,
Armament Systems
, located in Plymouth, MN
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Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what's possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you'll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.

Position Summary

Supports and manages all subcontracted and purchased material for the Armament Systems Business Unit. Coordinate activities of various Supply Chain disciplines by creating and participating in program level Supply Chain strategies and plans. Ensure the placement and receipt of all material requirements to meet those strategies and plans in support of program requirements including complete material management / ownership (schedule, cost and Material EAC).

This individual is the liaison between the program office and the Supply Chain organization and is responsible for the development, coordination and execution of all program specific material strategies, supply chain objectives, and enterprise objectives. Will represent Supply Chain to the Customer, Program Management and Weapons Systems management. This individual may be responsible for multiple programs, which will have numerous variations in responsibilities from simple to complex.

This individual will manage all program proposal Supply Chain activities in support of strategic pursuits to enable success of each program. International experience is desired.

Major Responsibilities

• Achieve EAC (estimate at complete) and ETC (estimate to complete) goals within programs of responsibility.
• Achieve budget price variance (B.P.V.) goals for programs of responsibility.
• Achieve material sales goals (Inventory Receipts).
• Support on-time delivery performance of suppliers within programs of responsibility (Supplier OTD >98%).
• Ensure high quality products from suppliers within programs of responsibility (Supplier Quality >98%).
• Develop and execute strategic commodity plans and procurement process improvements to ensure future / long term program success.
• Lead a group of purchasing professionals in the development of sourcing strategies, bid package preparation, supplier evaluation and selection.

Basic Requirements

• Must have 14 years of experience. Will consider a Bachelor’s degree with 10 years of experience or MS with 8 years of experience.
• Must be able to convert customer terms, conditions and requirements into estimating requirements for suppliers, and be able to review Supplier proposals for completeness and conformance to program requirements.
• Superior communication skills (written and verbal), leadership abilities, negotiation skills and the ability to team in a cross-functional environment are…