Secret-Cleared Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

Northrop Grumman; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist (Level 2) to manage supplier sourcing from proposal through award and execution at the Rolling Meadows, IL facility on a 9/80 schedule. You will coordinate with contracts, engineering, and quality to develop subcontract specifications, evaluate proposals, negotiate terms, and monitor supplier performance.

This role requires 2+ years in supply chain or procurement, US citizenship, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of supply chain, procurement, business management and/or related experience with a bachelor’s degree.
• US Citizenship
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
• Preferred: experience in SAP
• Current/active DoD Secret clearance

Responsibilities

• 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 proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes awards, and administers subcontracts.
• Evaluates and monitors supplier quality and reliability, and supplier ability to support required delivery schedules.
• Identifies strategies to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through negotiations.
• Manages performance of subcontracts, ensures compliance with public law requirements and company policies, including import/export regulations.
• Ensures proper documentation is provided to logistics/transportation & warehouse for receipt.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Procurement experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

FAR/DFARS

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist (Level 2) to manage supplier sourcing from proposal through award and execution at the Rolling Meadows, IL facility on a 9/80 schedule. You will coordinate with contracts, engineering, and quality to develop subcontract specifications, evaluate proposals, negotiate terms, and monitor supplier performance.

This role requires 2+ years in supply chain or procurement, US citizenship, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.