Principal​/Sr Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist - R10217758

Principal/Sr Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist - R

Relocation assistance:
No relocation assistance available. Travel:
Yes, 25% of the Time.

At Northrop Grumman, we work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives worldwide. We seek bold thinkers to join our pioneering culture. Our Aeronautics Systems team is looking for a Principal or Senior Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist located 100% on-site in Redondo Beach, California.

Able to accommodate an in‑office schedule. 9/80 shift with every other Friday off. Opportunities for occasional travel.

NGAS through the Air Dominance Division provides aircraft platforms, subsystems, and ground support to national security customers. This role may support any of the Air Dominance portfolio programs.

Sources and procures specialized goods and services. Owns contractual management for the supplier. Responsible for source selection from contract proposal to execution phases. Develops subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and/or services. Prepares bid packages, conducts bidders conferences, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes awards, and administers resulting subcontracts.

Works with quality organization to evaluate and monitor supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules. Identifies strategies to reduce cost, improve efficiency, and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations. Manages performance of subcontracts, ensuring compliance with public law requirements and company policies including import/export regulations. Coordinates and collaborates with legal, contracts, finance, planning, operations, program management, engineering, and quality.

Serves as a partner with supplier leadership teams to motivate performance of contractual requirements. Senior Principal Specialists provide guidance to junior specialists and share subject matter expertise. Works independently with minimal management oversight.

• Responsible for subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration, and closeout.
• Assesses supplier performance and regularly communicates feedback to Supplier Leadership.
• Manages supplier performance throughout the subcontracting lifecycle.
• Ensures compliance with all FAR, DFARS, and public law requirements, as well as company policies and procedures.
• Identifies strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency, and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations.
• Cultivates and maintains strong working relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Contributes to Program Risk and Opportunity management.
• Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 5 years’ experience or a master’s degree with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Subcontracts, Procurement, Contracts, Finance, or Program/Project Management.
• Minimum of 9 years combined experience in Subcontracts, Procurement, Contracts, Finance, or Program/Project Management may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with SAP/MRP or related business application software.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government DoD security clearance at the Secret level.

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 8 years combined experience or a master’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of experience in Subcontracts, Procurement, Contracts, or Finance.
• Minimum of 12 years combined experience in Subcontracts, Procurement, Contracts, or Finance may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with SAP or related business application software.
• Knowledge of FAR and DFARS.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government DoD security clearance at the Secret level.

• Master’s degree in Supply Chain.
• Experience…