Supply Chain Planning Specialist - Level 3

Northrop Grumman; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks a Supply Chain Planning Specialist – Level 3 to join our team in Huntsville, AL. You will source specialized goods, manage supplier contracts, and coordinate with contracts, engineering, and quality groups to ensure timely delivery of mission-critical materials.

You will craft subcontract specifications, evaluate proposals, and drive cost reductions while maintaining supplier performance and risk controls. A clear path to security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience or higher, or Master’s with 3 years, or PhD with 1 year.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Source and procures specialized goods and services.
• Own contractual management of the supplier.
• Coordinate and collaborate with contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program, and end-users.
• Develop subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for procurement of materials, equipment, and/or services.
• Prepare RFP packages, analyze and evaluate proposals, negotiate terms, and administer subcontracts.
• Monitor supplier quality and reliability to meet delivery schedules.
• Identify strategies to reduce cost, improve efficiency, and manage risk through negotiations.

Skills

Clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Supply Chain Planning Specialist – Level 3 located in Boulder, CO, or Huntsville, AL you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.

In This Job, You Will

• Source and procures specialized goods and services
• Own contractual management of the supplier
• Responsible for source selection from contract proposal to execution phases
• Coordinate and collaborate with key stakeholders such as contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program, and end-users
• Develop subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and/or services
• Prepare Request for Proposal package, 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
• Identify strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations
• Manage and leads supplier financial forecasting accuracy
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiar with FAR provisions and GSC policies and procedures
• Experience preparing subcontractor Request for Proposal (RFP) packages and supporting the NGC acquisition process
• Experience preparing and presenting briefings to leadership (internal/external)
• Ability to provide accurate supplier invoice and accrual forecasting
• Current & active DoD security clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $89,900.00 - $141,200.00

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.

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.