2025 Associate Supply Chain Procurement Specialist/ Supply Chain Procurement Specialist - Woodl[...]

Northrop Grumman; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Supply Chain Procurement Specialist to join their team in Woodland Hills, CA. This hybrid role involves sourcing goods, analyzing supplier proposals, and ensuring compliance with delivery schedules. The position requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field, with a focus on improving efficiency through strategic negotiations.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have a degree in Business, Supply Chain, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Must be able to obtain U.S. Government security clearance.
• Preferred candidate has a GPA of 3.0 or higher and prior internship experience.

Responsibilities

• Sources and procures goods and services.
• Analyzes proposals and supplier quality.
• Issues purchase orders and manages compliance.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Negotiation

Customer Service Orientation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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.

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, but they’re also making history.

Northrop Grumman is seeking Associate Supply Chain Procurement Specialist/ Supply Chain Procurement Specialist. This position will be located at our Missions Systems Sector in Woodland Hills, CA. This position may be staffed as a hybrid role from Woodland Hills, CA.

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Missions Systems Sector.

The selected candidate will:

• Sources and procures goods and services of a commodity nature from many suppliers.
• Initiates Requests for Quotations and Proposals and receives same, analyzing proposed pricing from potential suppliers.
• In conjunction with quality organization, evaluates and monitors supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules.
• Works with internal customers to ensure specifications are appropriate for the services or products required.
• Identifies opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through targeted negotiations.
• Issues purchase orders.
• Manages performance of purchase orders, ensures compliance with all public law requirements as well as company (and business) 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.
• Reviews and approves supplier payment as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

This requisition may be filled at either a level 1 or a level 2. Basic qualifications for a Associate Supply Chain Procurement Specialist 1 are a Bachelor’s Degree. Basic qualifications for a Supply Chain Procurement Specialist 2 are a Master’s Degree.

A candidate must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

• Be completing or has completed their degree (Bachelor’s, or Master’s) from an accredited institution
• Be majoring in or having majored in Business Administration, Global Supply Chain, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Be able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 or higher.
• Previous internship/co-op or other work experience, leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular).
• Major in Global Supply Chain
• Proficient with MS Office Suite – Strong excel experience
• Customer Service Orientated
• Critical Thinking skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good presentation and writing/communication skills.
• Self-motivated, willing to learn, and interested in working in a team environment.

Level 1 Salary Range: $55,600.00 - $83,400.00

Level 2 Salary Range: $67,100.00 - $100,700.00

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The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.