Supply Chain Planning Specialist - Level 3

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Specialist Level 3 in Boulder, CO, or Huntsville, AL. You will source and manage suppliers, negotiate terms, and drive cost efficiencies while coordinating with contracts, engineering, quality, and program teams.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of professional experience or an advanced degree with fewer years, and the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with relevant supply chain experience required.
• Experience with subcontracting and procurement processes preferred.
• Knowledge of FAR/DoD procedures is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure specialized goods and services for programs.
• Own contractual management of suppliers from proposal to award.
• Collaborate with contracts, engineering, quality, and planning teams.
• Develop subcontract specs and terms for procurement of materials and services.
• Prepare and evaluate RFP packages, negotiate terms, and issue subcontracts.
• Monitor supplier quality, delivery schedules, and risk mitigation.

Skills

Source and procure goods

Contract management

Supplier development

Negotiation

Cost reduction

Cross-functional collaboration

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Salary and Benefits

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.

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We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space - our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.