Sr Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 112,200 - 168,200; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Linthicum, MD is seeking a seasoned procurement professional to source and manage subcontracting activities from proposal through execution. You will collaborate with contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program and end-users to deliver compliant, cost-effective solutions.

Primary responsibilities include bid preparation, negotiations, and post-award subcontract management, with a focus on cost analysis, risk management, and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of relevant experience in supply chain, procurement, subcontracts or contracts.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an SCI clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Responsibilities

• Sources and procures specialized goods and services.
• Source selection from contract proposal to execution phases with key stakeholders.
• Prepares bid packages, conducts bidders conferences, analyzes proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions, and writes awards.
• Provide subcontractor pricing, deviations, cost analyses, and data assertions to Contracts during proposals.
• Evaluate supplier quality and reliability and manage risk through negotiations.
• Negotiate and write major subcontract awards and prepare files for audits.
• Manage performance of subcontracts and ensure compliance with public law and company policies.

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 8 years of relevant experience in supply chain, procurement, subcontracts or contracts

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: No

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.

Roles and responsibilities include:

• Sources and procures specialized goods and services.
• Source selection from contract proposal to execution phases. Coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders such as contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program and end-users.
• Prepares bid packages, conducts bidders conferences, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes awards, and administers resulting subcontracts.
• Provide subcontractor pricing, deviations from scope and/or terms and conditions, comprehensive cost analysis and justifications, and technical data assertions to the Contracts group during the proposal preparation phase.
• In conjunction with the quality organization, evaluates and monitors supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules. Identifies strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations.
• Negotiate and write formal/compliant major subcontract awards, processes internal justifications, and document files in preparation for internal and external audits.
• Manages performance of subcontracts, ensures compliance with all public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures including import/export regulations.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of relevant experience in supply chain, procurement, subcontracts or contracts. Or in lieu of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience in supply chain, procurement, subcontracts or contracts.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an SCI clearance
• U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional experience in a regulated industry; to include Aerospace & Defense, Insurance, Financial Services, Telecommunications
• SAP experience Knowledge of FAR/DFARS
• Demonstrated experience with multiple contracting formats, including Firm Fixed Price and/or Cost Reimbursable
• Familiarity with terms and conditions, and/or special contract clauses/types such as: long term agreements and intellectual property agreements
• Demonstrated negotiation experience
• Top Secret/SCI clearance

Salary & Benefits

Primary Level Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $168,200.00

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. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.