Sr Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist

Northrop Grumman; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal/Senior Supply Chain Procurement Specialist in Oregon to lead strategic sourcing and long-term supplier agreements. You will collaborate with program management to ensure cost-effective procurement, supplier quality, and on-time delivery across electrical and electromechanical goods.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience with SAP and Microsoft Office, and the ability to obtain/maintain a SECRET clearance. Travel around 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) with years of relevant experience; see Senior/Principal requirements.
• Ability to collaborate with program management and multi-functional teams.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and government audits; SECRET clearance capability.

Responsibilities

• Sources and procures electrical, electronic, and electromechanical goods and services.
• Analyze spending and market data to determine price objectives and feasibility.
• Establish master pricing agreements and long-term supplier contracts.
• Negotiate with suppliers to reduce costs while ensuring quality and on-time delivery.
• Monitor supplier performance and compliance with policies and regulations.
• Issue purchase orders and manage order performance; coordinate with logistics and QA teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Strategic sourcing

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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. Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems sector is currently seeking a Principal / Sr. Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist 3/4 to join our team of diverse professionals.

Responsibilities

• Sources and procures electrical, electronic, and electromechanical goods and services, purchases machinery, equipment, tools, raw material, packaging materials, parts, services, and/or supplies necessary for operation of an organization
• Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives
• Experience / background in researching opportunities and to create and establish long term agreements, master pricing agreements allowing for better planning, cost management, and relationship building, while mitigating the risk of sudden price changes or contract terminations through strategic sourcing
• Through strategic sourcing methods to establish a systematic process, we can reduce costs and improve quality
• This will require analyzing spending, researching the market, and negotiating with suppliers.
• Compiles information to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes
• Confers with suppliers and analyzes suppliers operations to determine factors that affect prices and determines lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules
• Initiates Requests for Quotations and Proposals and receives same, analyzing proposed pricing from potential suppliers
• In conjunction with quality organization, evaluates and monitors supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules
• Works with internal customers to ensure specifications are appropriate for the services or products required
• Identifies opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through targeted negotiations
• Issues purchase orders
• Manages performance of purchase orders, ensures compliance with all public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures including import/export regulations
• Employs sound business practices and assesses supplier performance as part of follow-up activities
• Ensures that appropriate documentation is provided to logistics/transportation & warehouse organization so that proper receipt is recorded
• Reviews and approves supplier payment as needed
• Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement

Basic Qualifications

• Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist: Must have high school diploma or equivalent (GED) with at least 9 years of relevant experience or 5 years of relevant experience with bachelor’s degree or 3 year of relevant experience with Master’s Demonstrated ability to utilize Microsoft Office to create spreadsheets, documents, presentations.(i.e.Word, Excel & PowerPoint) The ability to collaborate with program management and other multi-functional teams Possess strong organizational skills Ability to work with minimal supervision, work successfullyin a fast- paced environment and apply sound judgment to problem solving Knowledge of FAR/DFAR Knowledge of CPSR and government audits Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• Sr. Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist: Must have high school diploma or equivalent (GED) with at least 12 years of relevant experience or 8 years of relevant experience with bachelor’s degree or 6 year of relevant experience with Master’s Demonstrated ability to utilize Microsoft Office to create spreadsheets, documents, presentations.(i.e.Word, Excel & PowerPoint) The ability to collaborate with program management and other multi-functional teams Possess strong organizational skills Ability to work with minimal supervision, work successfullyin a fast- paced environment and apply sound judgment to problem solving Knowledge of FAR/DFAR Knowledge of CPSR and government audits Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in Word and Excel
• Experience using SAP, PPT
• Expertise/experience working Long Term Agreements, Master Pricing Agreements, etc.
• Knowledge of: U.S. Government contracting and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)/Defense Federal Acquisitions Regulation Supplement (DFARS), with specific working knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS); and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) audit procedures

Primary Level Salary Range: $77,800.00 - $116,800.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $97,100.00 - $145,700.00 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.

Benefits

• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• 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.