Senior Subcontract & Supply Chain Strategist

ngc; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Senior Principal Subcontract Specialist to lead subcontract sourcing, evaluation, negotiation and administration for defense programs in a hybrid El Segundo, CA setting. The role emphasizes compliance with FAR/DFARS and close collaboration with legal, contracts, finance, planning and engineering teams.

You will drive supplier performance, cost reduction, and risk management, while mentoring junior staff and guiding policy adherence in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 8 years’ experience OR a Master’s degree with a minimum of 6 years’ experience in Subcontracts, Procurement, Contracts, Finance, or Program/Project Management
• 12 years' combined experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Experience with SAP/MRP or related business application software
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• Subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration, and closeout
• Assess supplier performance and provide feedback to Supplier Leadership
• Manage supplier performance throughout the subcontracting lifecycle
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS and public law requirements
• Identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities through negotiations
• Develop strong relationships with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders
• Contribute to program risk and opportunity management
• Utilize Lean Six Sigma tools with suppliers to drive quality and continuous improvement

Skills

Subcontracts

Procurement

Contract negotiation

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Lean Six Sigma awareness

Quality oversight

Regulatory familiarity

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Equivalent work experience

Tools

SAP/MRP

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Senior Principal Subcontract Specialist to lead subcontract sourcing, evaluation, negotiation and administration for defense programs in a hybrid El Segundo, CA setting. The role emphasizes compliance with FAR/DFARS and close collaboration with legal, contracts, finance, planning and engineering teams.

You will drive supplier performance, cost reduction, and risk management, while mentoring junior staff and guiding policy adherence in a fast-paced