Senior Subcontract & Supply Chain Specialist

ngc; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Life & disability insurance

Savings plan

Holidays & PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in El Segundo, CA, seeks a F-35 Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist to source and manage complex supplier contracts for US Government programs. You will coordinate with legal, contracts, finance, planning, and engineering to monitor cost, schedule, and performance in a cross-functional team.

The role emphasizes subcontract lifecycle management, compliance with FAR/DFARS, and continuous improvement with Lean Six Sigma. Onsite with opportunities for travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years experience; Master’s or 6+ years may be substituted.
• Experience in subcontracts, contracts management, proposal price/cost analysis, procurement, program management, advanced planning/MRP, and/or strategic sourcing.
• Experience with SAP or related software (MRP/ERP).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance within a reasonable time.

Responsibilities

• Subcontract sourcing, evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration and closeout.
• Manage supplier performance across lifecycle.
• Ensure FAR/DFARS compliance and company policies.
• Identify cost-reduction and risk-management opportunities through targeted negotiations.
• Cultivate relationships with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to program risk and opportunity management.
• Be a self-starter with action orientation and problem solving.
• Communicate effectively, in writing and verbally.
• Use Lean Six Sigma tools with suppliers to drive quality and efficiency.

Skills

Strong communication

Self-starter

SAP experience

Clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Northrop Grumman in El Segundo, CA, seeks a F-35 Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist to source and manage complex supplier contracts for US Government programs. You will coordinate with legal, contracts, finance, planning, and engineering to monitor cost, schedule, and performance in a cross-functional team.

The role emphasizes subcontract lifecycle management, compliance with FAR/DFARS, and continuous improvement with Lean Six Sigma. Onsite with opportunities for travel.