Senior Principal Subcontract Leader – Supply Chain

Northrop Grumman; Palatine Township (IL); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced Senior Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist (Band 4) to manage subcontract acquisition, supplier relationships and contract documentation on major programs.

Location options include Linthicum, MD, Rolling Meadows, IL, or CA sites, on a hybrid schedule. Requires 8+ years in supply chain/subcontracts with secret clearance; SAP and FAR/DFAR experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field with multi-year experience.
• Experience in supply chain, subcontract/procurement, or program management.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFAR preferred; government contracting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the subcontract acquisition process from solicitations to post-award administration.
• Understand buyer/seller roles and negotiate terms, pricing, and documentation.
• Support cross-functional activities including finance, planning, and internal customer service.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Subcontracts/Procurement

Program/Project Management

Manufacturing/Operations

Customer Service

Business Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced Senior Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist (Band 4) to manage subcontract acquisition, supplier relationships and contract documentation on major programs.

Location options include Linthicum, MD, Rolling Meadows, IL, or CA sites, on a hybrid schedule. Requires 8+ years in supply chain/subcontracts with secret clearance; SAP and FAR/DFAR experience are preferred.