Sr. Principal/Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist

Northrop Grumman; United States; Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Holidays & PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Supply Chain Procurement Specialist to source and manage suppliers for Aeronautics Systems programs. The role may be hybrid (2 days on site) in Clearfield, UT or remote within the United States.

The candidate will drive on-time, cost-effective deliveries, apply Lean Six Sigma methods with suppliers, and ensure compliance with public law requirements. A Secret clearance is required later in the process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 6+ years in supply chain/procurement or 10+ years in lieu of a degree.
• Experience obtaining/maintaining U.S. Government Secret clearance after starting.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure commodity goods/services; issue RFQs/RFPs; manage purchase orders lifecycle.
• Evaluate supplier quality, reliability, and delivery; ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS and company procedures.
• Collaborate with internal customers to reduce cost, improve efficiency, and manage risk; support logistics and payments.

Skills

Negotiation

Price analysis

Lean Six Sigma

Supplier management

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

ERP systems

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Our Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Supply Chain Procurement Specialist / Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist (Level 3 or 4) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will support our Global Supply Chain team and may be performed as a hybrid role (2 days per week on site) in Clearfield, UT or remotely within the United States. In this role, you will source and manage suppliers for critical Aeronautics Systems programs, ensuring on-time, cost-effective, and compliant delivery of materials and services.

Essential Functions:

• Sourcing & Procurement Source and procure commodity goods and services from multiple suppliers. Initiate Requests for Quotation (RFQ) and Requests for Proposal (RFP), and analyze supplier pricing and proposals. Issue and manage purchase orders throughout their lifecycle.
• Supplier Management & Compliance In conjunction with the Quality organization, evaluate and monitor supplier quality, reliability, and delivery performance. Ensure all procurement activities comply with applicable public law requirements, as well as company and business procedures, including import/export regulations. Employ sound business practices and assess supplier performance as part of follow‑up activities.
• Internal Collaboration & Process Improvement Partner with internal customers to ensure specifications are appropriate for the required products and services. Identify opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency, and manage risk through targeted negotiations. Ensure appropriate documentation is provided to logistics/transportation and warehouse organizations so that proper receipt and inventory records are maintained. Review and approve supplier payments as needed. Utilize process improvement tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Basic Qualifications (Supply Chain Procurement Specialist – Level 3)

• Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, purchasing, and/or supplier management; OR 10+ years of relevant experience in these disciplines in lieu of a degree.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (after starting).

Basic Qualifications (Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist – Level 4)

• Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, purchasing, and/or supplier management; OR 14+ years of relevant experience in these disciplines in lieu of a degree.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (after starting).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in U.S. Government procurement with familiarity of FAR/DFARS.
• Aerospace or defense industry experience.
• Experience performing price analysis.
• Demonstrated negotiation experience with suppliers.
• Experience using SAP S/4HANA or similar ERP systems.
• Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance.

Primary Level Salary Range: $73,900.00 - $92,400.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $92,200.00 - $138,400.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.