Associate Supply Chain Procurement Specialist

Northrop Grumman; United States; Híbrido; USD 55.000 - 82.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Descripción de la vacante

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate (Level 1) Supply Chain Procurement Specialist in Plymouth, MN on a hybrid schedule. The role sources and procures specialized goods, analyzes supplier pricing, and collaborates with internal customers to ensure compliant specifications.

You'll drive cost reduction, manage purchase orders, and support logistics and supplier performance using Lean Six Sigma tools. The position requires a bachelor's in a related field and knowledge of FAR/DFAR; U.S.

Formación

• Understanding of procurement policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Possess ability to collaborate with program management and other multi-functional teams.
• Have general understanding & knowledge of FAR/DFAR and associated Federal Contracting regulations.
• Demonstrate ability to multi-task and make decisions in a timely manner.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Sources and procures specialized goods and services from multiple suppliers.
• Initiates RFQs/Proposals and analyzes proposed pricing.
• Evaluates supplier quality and reliability and delivery schedules.
• Works with internal customers to ensure specifications are appropriate.
• Identifies opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through negotiations.
• Issues purchase orders and manages their performance.

Conocimientos

Procurement policies

Collaboration with program management

FAR/DFAR knowledge

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, finance, or related field

Descripción del empleo

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: 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. Discover careers that change the world and further advancements in defense, technology, and engineering today at Northrop Grumman. Use your experience to grow your career and support our global customers with the technology, systems, and solutions they need to enable their missions on the front lines and secure our world every day. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll discover a culture built on diversity, respect, and above all teamwork. Together with our group of experts across the technical spectrum, you’ll discover opportunities to make a difference in our world and start solving some of the world’s most critical problems in the most innovative ways. Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate (Level 1) Supply Chain Procurement Specialist. This position will be located at our Defense Systems Sector in Plymouth, MN, which supports our armament systems business unit. This opportunity will repot onsite daily in Plymouth, but have the ability to telework on a hybrid schedule.

Position Summary:

• Sources and procures specialized goods and services of a commodity nature from multiple 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.
• Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in supply chain, business, finance, or related field
• Understanding of procurement policies, procedures, and regulations
• Possess ability to collaborate with program management and other multi-functional teams
• Have general understanding & knowledge of FAR/DFAR and associated Federal Contracting regulations
• Demonstrate ability to multi-task and make decisions in a timely manner
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, work successfully in a fast- paced environment and apply sound judgment to problem solving
• Strong verbal and written communication skills-Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking and innovative behaviors in past projects, roles, or experiences

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of related supply chain procurement experience

Salary

Primary Level Salary Range: $54,700.00 - $82,100.00

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. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

Benefits:

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

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.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.