Sr Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist-19451*

Northrop Grumman; Roy (UT); On-site; USD 92,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Roy, UT, is seeking a Senior Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist to lead sourcing across complex commodities. You will interpret technical documents to support decisions, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive procurement strategies aligned with program timelines.

The role requires a DoD Secret clearance, aerospace/defense experience, and a strong track record in supplier management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience or Master's with 6+ years in supply chain/contract management
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret clearance; aerospace/defense background preferred

Responsibilities

• Source and procure hardware components, COTS items, machined parts, services, and software for programs
• Resolve procurement challenges in sole/single-source, non-comparable pricing, or scope ambiguity
• Interpret drawings, specs, statements of work, and engineering changes for procurement decisions
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams during proposals to align procurement strategy with requirements
• Lead sourcing across diverse commodity portfolios, including emerging technologies
• Request and evaluate quotations/proposals and analyze pricing from suppliers
• Collaborate with quality to monitor supplier quality and delivery reliability
• Ensure specifications meet internal customer needs for services or products
• Interface with Programs and Global Supply Chain partners to drive procurement
• Plan, schedule, and organize activities to achieve objectives
• Maintain outstanding written and verbal communication; stay highly organized
• Assess supplier performance as part of post-award follow-up

Skills

DoD Secret clearance

Aerospace/Defense experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical reasoning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

Master's Degree in relevant field

Tools

SAP

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

Senior Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist

This position will be located in Roy, UT.

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You’ll Get To Do

• Source and procure several commodities such as hardware components, COTS items, machined components, services, and software in support of program needs.
• Resolves procurement challenges without established precedent, including sole and single-source environments, non-comparable pricing scenarios, and scope ambiguity requiring independent analytical judgement.
• Interprets technical documentation such as drawings, specifications, statements of work, and engineering change orders to support procurement decisions.
• Coordinates with cross-functional teams during proposal phase to align procurement strategy with program requirements and bid timelines.
• Leads sourcing efforts across diverse and challenging commodity portfolios, including emerging technologies, cutting edge systems, and end-of-life/obsolete components requiring creative procurement solutions.
• 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
• Interfacing and collaborating with Programs and other organizations within and outside of Global Supply Chain
• Ability to plan, schedule, and arrange activities to accomplish objectives.
• Person should possess outstanding written and verbal communication skills and be extremely organized.
• Employs sound business practices and assesses supplier performance as part of follow-up activities.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with minimum of 8 years or a Master's degree with minimum of 6 years of professional experience in supply chain management, business and financial planning, contracts administration, project management, logistics, manufacturing or a closely related field. Four additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP system
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD security Secret clearance
• Prior experience in aerospace, defense, or a highly regulated manufacturing environment

These Qualifications Would Be Nice To Have

• Experience in supporting suppliers, internal customers, and requestors through the procurement process
• Experience in the procurement process, including but not limited to price analysis, negotiations, policies and procedures, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
• Experience in leadership, critical thinking, and innovative behaviors in supply chain projects or roles

Primary 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.