Sr Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist (Level 4) in the Space Sector. The role focuses on managing pre- and post-award subcontract activities, supplier onboarding, RFPs/RFQs, and negotiations, with emphasis on FAR/DFAR compliance.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience or 12 years without a degree, and familiarity with MRP systems such as SAP, Costpoint, or Oracle. Hybrid in San Diego/Commerce/Oxnard, CA; no relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant experience in supply chain, purchasing, subcontracts, or contracts.
• Or in lieu of a degree, 12 years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, subcontracts, or contracts.
• Must have government purchasing including knowledge of FAR/DFAR Experience in an MRP system, SAP, Costpoint, or Oracle.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier evaluations and performance monitoring to ensure quality and reliability.
• Manage all pre-award and post-award subcontract activities, including onboarding suppliers, drafting RFPs and RFQs, analyzing bid and conducting negotiations, completing compliance PO/subcontract packages meeting FAR/DFAR requirements, managing subcontract performance and closing out subcontracts.
• Coordinate and collaborate with key internal stakeholders such as contracts, engineering, quality, planning, operations, programs, end-users, and others to finalize Statements of Work (SOWs), manage supplier performance, and draft NDAs and Long-Term Purchasing Agreements (LTPAs).
• Ensure strict compliance with public laws, company policies, import/export regulations, flow-down clauses while upholding high standards of procurement integrity and ethical business practices.
• Continuously refine processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, mitigate risks, and drive program success, while implementing strategies to optimize cost savings and reduce supplier-related risks.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Stakeholder collaboration

Procurement ethics

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Costpoint

MRP systems

Oracle

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. Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our inclusive team.

As a Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist - Level 4, you’ll be crucial to missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.

This position will be in one of the following locations: San Diego, CA Commerce, CA Oxnard, CA Hybrid position at any of the locations noted; virtual/remote is not offered. No relocation assistance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct supplier evaluations and performance monitoring to ensure quality and reliability.
• Manage all pre-award and post-award subcontract activities, including but not limited to onboarding suppliers, drafting RFPs and RFQs, analyzing bid and conducting negotiations, completing compliance purchase order/subcontract packages meeting FAR/DFAR requirements, managing subcontract performance and closing out subcontracts.
• Coordinate and collaborate with key internal stakeholders such as contracts, engineering, quality, planning, operations, programs, end-users, and others to finalize Statements of Work (SOWs), manage supplier performance, and draft various agreements like Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and Long-Term Purchasing Agreements (LTPAs).
• Ensure strict compliance with public laws, company policies, import/export regulations, flow-down clauses while upholding high standards of procurement integrity and ethical business practices.
• Continuously refine processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, mitigate risks, and drive program success, while implementing strategies to optimize cost savings and reduce supplier-related risks.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant experience in supply chain, purchasing, subcontracts, or contracts.
• Or in lieu of a degree, 12 years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, subcontracts, or contracts.
• Must have government purchasing including knowledge of FAR/DFAR Experience in an MRP system, SAP, Costpoint, or Oracle.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in business or supply chain.
• Experience in large dollar, complex purchases including subcontracts and long-term agreements.
• Experience purchasing in a NPI/concurrent engineering environment.
• Experience in machining, forgings, extrusions, electrical, or raw material commodities.
• Experience leading negotiations with suppliers.
• Experience writing price analysis and/or cost analysis.

Primary Level Salary Range:

Primary Level Salary Range: $106,800.00 - $160,200.00 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 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.