Strategic Subcontracts & Supplier Procurement Lead

Northrop Grumman; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) is seeking a Supply Chain Procurement Specialist to develop subcontract specs, manage proposals, and administer subcontracts in support of defense programs. Responsibilities include coordinating with contracts, engineering, and quality to ensure compliance and performance.

The role requires a high school diploma with 6+ years' related experience or a bachelor's with 2+ years (or a Master's with 1+ year).

Qualifications

• Must have a High school diploma or GED with at least 6 years of related experience; OR 2 plus years of experience with a bachelor's degree; OR 1 plus year of relevant experience with a Master's.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize Microsoft Office to create spreadsheets, documents, presentations. (i.e. Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and/or accomplishing them simultaneously
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• Experience with government or aerospace procurement is preferred
• Knowledge of FAR/DFAR and CPSR/government audits is preferred
• Experience with aircraft maintenance activities under US Govt. prime contracts including spares procurement and movement
• ITAR/import/export experience for movement of materials and technology
• SAP experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Develop subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of services, specialized materials, and/or equipment
• Prepare bid packages, conduct bidders conferences, analyzes and evaluates proposals, performs price/cost, negotiates subcontract provisions, select or recommends subcontractors, write awards, and administer resulting subcontracts
• Negotiate and coordinate additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts
• Coordinate and collaborate with key stakeholders such as contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program and end-users
• Identify strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations
• Manage performance of subcontracts, ensures compliance with all public law requirements as well as company policies and procedures including import/export regulations
• Utilize Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement
• Manage and develop strategic/key suppliers and review/approve supplier payments

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) is seeking a Supply Chain Procurement Specialist to develop subcontract specs, manage proposals, and administer subcontracts in support of defense programs. Responsibilities include coordinating with contracts, engineering, and quality to ensure compliance and performance.

The role requires a high school diploma with 6+ years' related experience or a bachelor's with 2+ years (or a Master's with 1+ year).