Sr Principal Subcontracts Administrator - R10217804

Sr Principal Subcontracts Administrator - R

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Relocation Assistance:
No relocation assistance available.

Travel:
Yes, 10% of the Time.

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.

• Collaborates on subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and/or services.
• Owns contractual management for the supplier. Responsible for source selection from contract proposal to execution phases.
• Coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders such as contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program, and end‑users.
• Prepares bid packages, conducts bidders’ conferences, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes awards, and administers resulting subcontracts.
• In conjunction with the 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 the performance of subcontracts, ensures compliance with all public law requirements and company policies and procedures including import/export regulations.
• Employs sound business practices and assesses supplier performance as part of follow‑up activities.
• Ensures that appropriate documentation is provided to logistics/transportation & warehouse organization so that proper receipt is recorded.
• Manages and develops strategic/key suppliers.
• Forecasts, reviews, and approves supplier payments as needed.
• Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Executes teaming agreements and non‑disclosure agreements, which may include several parties.
• Negotiates and coordinates additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts.
• Reads, interprets, and implements written procedures to maintain compliance.

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years of work experience in supply chain, contracts, or business management; government or related experience; or Master’s degree and a minimum of 6 years of work experience in supply chain, contracts, or business management; government or related experience; or will consider 4 additional years of work experience in supply chain, contracts, or business management;
  
  government or related experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• 4+ years of direct supply chain experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Active Secret Clearance.
• US Citizen.

• Experience in Subcontracts, Purchasing, Contracts, Finance, Business Management or Project Management.
• Experience with SAP or related business application software.
• Experience negotiating with contracts.
• Experience conducting written and oral presentations.
• Experience in FAR / DFARS or Business Law.
• Active Secret Clearance.

Primary Level Salary Range: $ - $.

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.

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