Sr Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

Overview

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.

This exciting role supports the Maritime/Land Systems & Sensors division, 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 Subcontracts Managers2 for Marine Systems Business Unit with site in Sunnyvale, CA.

• Source and procure specialized goods and services.
• Own contractual management for the supplier.
• Responsible for source selection from contract proposal to execution phases.
• Coordinate and collaborate with key stakeholders such as contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program and end‑users.
• Develop subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and/or services.
• Handle all phases of proposal support, including generating RFP or RFQ, negotiations and basis of estimate (BOE) creation.
• In conjunction with the quality organization, evaluate and monitor supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules. Identify strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations.
• Manage performance of subcontracts, ensuring compliance with all public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures, including import/export regulations.
• Employ sound business practices and assess supplier performance as part of follow‑up activities. Ensure appropriate documentation is provided to all functional stakeholders.
• Review and approve supplier payments as needed and troubleshoot invoice issues both internal and external.
• Utilize process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in supply chain, business management or a related field, or a Master’s Degree with at least 6 years of relevant experience in supply chain, business management or a related field.
• Experience with subcontracts, procurement and/or contracts.
• Experience working with competitive and non‑competitive U.S. government procurements/subcontracts.
• Experience with SAP or related business application software.
• Experience with FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) and DFARS.
• Experience with subcontract negotiations.
• Experience with various contract types.
• U.S. citizenship.

• Strong compliance background.
• Experience managing international subcontracts.
• Experience working with terms and conditions exceptions.
• Experience with special payment provisions (milestones / performance‑based payments).
• Experience working in an integrated product team (IPT) environment.

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. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

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