Supply Chain/Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

Northrop Grumman Corporation; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in El Segundo, CA, offers a hybrid Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist role. You will source complex goods, manage contracts, and coordinate with legal, finance, and program teams to ensure timely, compliant execution for government programs.

The position requires a related Bachelor's degree with experience in subcontracts or procurement and familiarity with SAP/MRP. Candidates should be prepared for security clearance requirements and travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required with related experience in subcontracts or procurement.
• Experience with SAP/MRP or related business software.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance within a reasonable time.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure complex goods and services.
• Manage subcontract lifecycle from sourcing to closeout.
• Coordinate with legal, contracts, finance, planning, operations, program management, engineering, and quality.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive cost reduction.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma tools to improve quality and efficiency.

Skills

Subcontract sourcing

Proposal evaluation

Negotiation

Contract administration

Vendor management

Cost reduction

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

SAP/MRP

ERP systems

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret 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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist/ Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position is hybrid, reporting in-office every week in El Segundo, California. Able to accommodate an in office schedule. 9/80 shift with every other Friday off Opportunities for occasional travel.

About the Role: Source and procure complex, specialized goods and services. Owns contractual management for the supplier. Responsible for subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration and closeout phases. Coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders such as legal, contracts, finance, planning, operations, program management, engineering, and quality. As part of a cross-functional team, candidate will monitor and manage schedule, cost, technical and quality performance of suppliers in support of US Government programs. Subcontract Specialists will interface with supplier leadership teams to motivate and drive excellence in performance of contractual requirements.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration, and closeout phases
• Manages supplier performance throughout the subcontracting lifecycle
• Ensures compliance with all FAR, DFARS and public law requirements, as well as company policies and procedures
• Identifies strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations
• Cultivates and maintains strong working relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders
• Contributes to Program Risk and Opportunity management
• Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Self-Starter with a bias toward action and problem solving

Basic Qualifications

• (Subcontract Specialist): Bachelor's Degree with 2 years experience, Master's degree, or in-lieu of degree with 6 years experience. Experience must be in Subcontracts, Procurement, Contracts, Finance or Program/Project Management Experience with SAP/MRP or related business application software Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance and Program Special Access within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the Company to meet its business needs
• (Principal Subcontract Specialist): Bachelor's Degree with 5 years experience, Master's degree with 3 years experience, or in-lieu of degree with 9 years experience. Experience must be in Subcontracts, Procurement, Contracts, Finance or Program/Project Management Experience with SAP/MRP or related business application software Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance and Program Special Access within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the Company to meet its business needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS regulations
• Supplier selection/management experience on US Government contract(s)
• Experience working within a government approved purchasing system
• Familiarity with NGAS subcontracting terms and conditions

Salary

• Primary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00
• Secondary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00

Benefits and Compensation

• 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
• U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions

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.

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.

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.