Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist

Northrop Grumman; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 74,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks a Procurement professional in Mesa, AZ to source and manage subcontracted goods and services. You will own supplier contracts, lead negotiations, and coordinate with contracts, engineering, quality, and operations to ensure on-time delivery and compliance.

The role requires a DoD clearance (US citizenship) and a background in strategic sourcing, risk reduction, and cost optimization. Primary duties include bid preparation, supplier performance reviews, and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or related field with 5 years' experience.
• Master's degree in supply chain, business, or related field with 3 years' experience.
• High school diploma with 9 years of related experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance (US Citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• Sources and procures specialized goods and services.
• Owns contractual management for the supplier.
• Responsible for source selection from contract proposal to execution phases.
• Coordinates with contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program and end-users.
• Develops subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and/or services.
• Prepares bid packages, conducts bidders conferences, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes awards, and administers subcontracts.
• Evaluates supplier quality and reliability, and supplier ability to support delivery schedules with quality org.
• Identifies strategies to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through negotiations.
• Manages performance of subcontracts and ensures compliance with laws and company policies including import/export regulations.

Skills

Procurement

Contract negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field

Master's degree in supply chain or related field

High school diploma + 9 years related experience

Tools

Costpoint

Job description

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.

Responsibilities Of This Role

• Sources and procures specialized goods and 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.
• Develops subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and/or services.
• 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 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 performance of subcontracts, 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.
• Manages and develops strategic/key suppliers.
• 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, or related field & 5 years of related experience, OR a masters degree in supply chain, business, or related field & 3 years of related experience, OR a high school diploma & 9 years of related experience
• ability to obtain & maintain a DoD security clearance (US Citizenship required)

Preferred Qualifications

• FAR/DFAR Experience
• High value subcontract management experience
• Costpoint knowledge

Primary Level Salary Range: $73,900.00 - $110,900.00

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.