Remote Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist

Northrop Grumman; United States; Remote; USD 78,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks a Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist for a 100% telecommuting role in the Defense Systems sector. The position entails end-to-end procurement, contract management, and cross-functional collaboration with contracts, engineering, and quality teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's in business with 5 years of related experience (or a Master’s with 3 years), US Government procurement experience, and eligibility for a security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field and 5 years of related experience, OR Master’s degree and 3 years of related experience
• Experience with US Government Procurement (FAR/DFAR)
• Experience interfacing with programs and organizations within Global Supply Chain
• Proficiency in ERP systems (Costpoint or SAP)
• Strong MS Office skills (Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Eligible to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (US citizenship required)

Responsibilities

• Source and procure specialized goods and services using DS PrOP principles
• Coordinate with contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, and program
• Own contractual management for suppliers and procurements
• Manage purchase orders and ensure compliance with laws and company policies
• Develop/review specs, statement of work, and terms for procurements
• Prepare bid packages, conduct bidder conferences, evaluate proposals, negotiate terms, and administer contracts
• Monitor supplier quality and reliability to support delivery schedules
• Assess supplier performance and conduct follow-up activities
• Ensure documentation is provided to logistics/warehouse teams for receipt
• Develop strategic suppliers and identify cost-reduction opportunities
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes

Skills

Procurement

FAR/DFAR

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Master’s degree in business or related field

Tools

Costpoint

SAP

Job description

Northrop Grumman seeks a Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist for a 100% telecommuting role in the Defense Systems sector. The position entails end-to-end procurement, contract management, and cross-functional collaboration with contracts, engineering, and quality teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's in business with 5 years of related experience (or a Master’s with 3 years), US Government procurement experience, and eligibility for a security clearance.