Staff Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 126,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

On-site in Melbourne, FL

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is hiring a Staff Subcontract Specialist to join the Global Supply Chain team on-site in Melbourne, FL. You will manage subcontract sources for specialized goods and services, coordinating with contracts, engineering, quality, and planning to drive cost efficiency and on-time delivery.

The role requires experience in subcontracts/purchasing, familiarity with SAP and MS Office, and the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with extensive experience in Subcontracts, Purchasing, Contracts, Project Management, Business or Finance.
• Experience working with SAP or related business software and Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of FAR/DFARS or Business Law a must.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure specialized goods and services while owning subcontract administration.
• Coordinate with contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development and planning.
• Develop subcontract specs, work statements, and terms and conditions.
• Prepare bid packages, evaluate proposals, negotiate terms, and award subcontracts.
• Monitor supplier performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive cost and schedule efficiency.

Skills

Subcontracts experience

Contract management

Project management

Business management

Finance management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Staff Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals on-site in Melbourne, FL.

Relocation Assistance: May be available

Schedule: 9/80 work schedule - with every other Friday OFF! No Telework available

Team: Global Supply Chain

Extras: Opportunities for occasional travel and excellent career growth potential

Our Team:

This is an opportunity to join a team on the cutting edge of tomorrow's defense technologies. Work onsite in a collaborative and dynamic environment where new challenges are the norm!

On-site in Melbourne you will have the opportunity to support our nation's classified, top-priority programs, developing and building our next-generation airborne defense solutions for our country.

About the Role :

Sources and procures specialized goods and services. Owns contractual management for the supplier. Responsible for 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. Develops subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and/or services. Prepares bid packages, conducts bidders conferences, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes awards, and administers resulting subcontracts. In conjunction with 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. Manages performance of subcontracts, 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. Manages and develops strategic/key suppliers. 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:

• Must have Bachelors with 12 years of experience; Masters with 10 years; PhD with 8 Year, or in-lieu of degree with 16 years of experience
• Experience must be in Subcontracts, Purchasing, Contracts, Project Management, Business Management, or Finance Management
• Experience working with SAP or related business application software
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite
• Working level knowledge of FAR / DFARS or Business Law
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Government Acquisitions, Contract Management, Project Management, Business Management, Finance Management, or similar
• Negotiating skills with contracts in excess of $100 million
• Experience conducting written and oral presentations to senior leadership
• Working knowledge in Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Experience or training in Control Account Manager (CAM)
• Working level knowledge in Risk Mitigation and Change Management
• In-Scope DOD Secret Security Clearance or higher that has been granted or renewed within the past 6 years

Primary Level Salary Range:

$126,400.00 - $189,600.00

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