Sr Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

Northrop Grumman; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 112,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Overtime

Shift differential

Discretionary bonus

Annual bonuses

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist to join the SCS team on-site in Linthicum, Maryland, or Rolling Meadows, Illinois. The role involves contract development and negotiation, supplier performance management, and governance across the procurement lifecycle.

The position requires 8+ years of related experience (or 6+ with a Master’s), US citizenship, and the ability to obtain a US Secret Clearance. Travel up to 25% and a competitive salary range are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in supply chain, contracts, law, or related field.
• Masters with minimum 6 years of relevant experience in supply chain, contracts, law, or related field.
• 1+ years of demonstrable experience in terms and conditions through a lead role in negotiations or contract drafting.
• Experience with FAR/DFARS.
• U.S. Citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Law Department, Programs, Contracts, Supply Chain, and Engineering to foster long and short-term business relationships with our supply base.
• Balance and influence multiple competing priorities and individuals; strong organizational, verbal and written communication required.
• Apply project management, analytical, planning and human relations skills to multi-tasking and successful outcomes.
• Experience with captures, proposals, and/or program execution; understanding of Government Acquisition Cycle and Business Acquisition Process.

Skills

Negotiation lead

Contract drafting

Supply chain coordination

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree + 8+ yrs exp

Master's degree + 6+ yrs exp

Tools

FAR/DFARS

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Sr. Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist on the Subcontract Services ("SCS") team onsite out of Linthicum, Maryland, or Rolling Meadows-Illinois.

The Mission Systems SCS Team Specializes In

• Contract Development & Negotiation
• Supplier Relationship & Performance Management
• Risk & Compliance Assessment Management
• Procurement life cycle data, processes & Reporting Management
• Governance & Strategic Initiative Development and Implementation
• Candidates will liaise with the Law Department, Programs, Contracts, Supply Chain, and Engineering to foster long and short-term business relationships with our supply base.

This position requires the ability to balance and influence multiple competing priorities and individuals. A strong commitment and collaborative approach are paramount for success. Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills, as well as project management, analytical, planning, presentation and human relations skills are required. Candidate must have clear examples exhibiting experience in multi-tasking to a successful outcome and usage of above-mentioned communication and project management skills. Candidate should have worked on captures, proposals and/or program execution and have a strong understanding of the Government Acquisition Cycle and the Business Acquisition Process.

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Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in supply chain, contracts, law, or a related field, or a Masters with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in supply chain, contracts, law, or a related field,
• 1+ years of demonstrable experience in terms and conditions exhibited through a lead role in negotiations or contract drafting.
• Experience with FAR/DFARS
• U.S Citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in law either as a J.D. or Paralegal
• Experience with SAP
• Experience in procurement and specifically commerciality

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.

• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• overtime
• shift differential
• discretionary bonus
• 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

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.