Senior Subcontract Negotiations Lead — Supply Chain

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Palatine Township (IL); On-site; USD 112,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Bonus potential

Long term incentives

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. is seeking a Sr. Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist to lead negotiations, risk management, and governance for the Mission Systems SCS team. This onsite role requires coordinating with Law, Programs, Contracts, Supply Chain, and Engineering to secure favorable terms with suppliers.

Candidates should have a bachelor's degree with extensive experience, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. SAP experience and knowledge of FAR/DFARS are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience in supply chain, contracts, law, or related field (or Master's with 6+ years).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required.
• Experience with FAR/DFARS; strong negotiation and contract drafting skills.
• Experience leading negotiations or drafting terms and conditions.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate terms, conditions, and agreements with suppliers and contractors.
• Manage risk, compliance, and governance across procurement activities.
• Coordinate with Law, Programs, Contracts, Supply Chain, and Engineering.
• Lead captures, proposals, and program execution within Government Acquisition Cycle.
• Balance multiple priorities and communicate effectively.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract drafting

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

J.D. or Paralegal certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Northrop Grumman Corp. is seeking a Sr. Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist to lead negotiations, risk management, and governance for the Mission Systems SCS team. This onsite role requires coordinating with Law, Programs, Contracts, Supply Chain, and Engineering to secure favorable terms with suppliers.

Candidates should have a bachelor's degree with extensive experience, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. SAP experience and knowledge of FAR/DFARS are highly valued.