F-35 Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist - R10197280

Northrop Grumman; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist to join the Global Supply Chain team in Redondo Beach, CA. This is a 100% on-site role with a 9/80 schedule and every other Friday off.

The position manages subcontract sourcing, evaluation and award, ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and company policies while coordinating with cross-functional partners across legal, finance, and engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience or Master’s with 0 years of experience or HS diploma with 6 years of experience.
• Experience in procurement, subcontracts, contracts, proposals, sustainment, program integration, project/program management, supplier management or related field.
• Experience with SAP/MRP or related software.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure complex, specialized goods and services; own contractual management for the supplier.
• Manage subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration and closeout phases.
• Coordinate with legal, contracts, finance, planning, operations, program management, engineering and quality.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-starter

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree + 2 years experience

Master's degree + 0 years

High School Diploma/Equivalent + 6 years experience

Tools

SAP/MRP

Microsoft Office

Job description

F-35 Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist - R10197280F-35 Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist - R10197280

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist to join our Global Supply Chain team of qualified, diverse individuals in Redondo Beach, CA.

Please note this role is 100% ON-SITE and unable to support hybrid work.

• Location: ONSITE in Redondo Beach, CA.
• Schedule: 9/80 work schedule – with every other Friday off.

Essential Functions

Source and procure complex, specialized goods and services. Owns contractual management for the supplier. Responsible for subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration and closeout phases. Coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders such as legal, contracts, finance, planning, operations, program management, engineering, and quality. As part of a cross-functional team, candidate will monitor and manage schedule, cost, technical and quality performance of suppliers in support of US Government programs. Subcontract Specialists will interface with supplier leadership teams to motivate and drive excellence in performance of contractual requirements.

Job Duties

• Responsible for subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration and closeout phases
• 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
• Self-Starter with a bias toward action and problem solving
• Strong written and verbal communicator
• Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement

Basic Qualifications

• Must have Bachelor's Degree with 2 years of experience, Masters with 0 years of experience, or High School Diploma/Equivalent and 6 years of experience.
• Experience must be in the following Procurement, Subcontracts, Contracts, Proposals, Sustainment, Program Integration, Project/Program Management, Supplier Management or other Global Supply Chain related field
• Microsoft Office Experience
• Experience with SAP/MRP or related business application software

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS regulations.
• Supplier selection/management experience on US Government contract(s).
• Experience working within a government approved purchasing system.
• Familiarity with NGAS Subcontracting terms and conditions.

Salary and Benefits

Salary Range: $73,900.00 - $92,400.00

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. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelAssociate

Employment type

• Employment typeContract

Job function

• Job functionInformation Technology
• IndustriesDefense and Space Manufacturing