Supply Chain/Prncpl Supply Chain Procurement Specialist

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 63,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Dayton, OH is seeking a Supply Chain Procurement Specialist to manage supplier sourcing, RFQs and cost optimization with a focus on compliance and quality. The role supports the Global Supply Chain team and requires a U.S. Government Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one.

The position offers opportunities across levels with competitive salary ranges and benefits, including health and retirement plans, and potential bonuses depending on role and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years of supply chain experience, or a Master’s with 0 years.
• Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government Secret clearance.
• For Level 3: 5 years with Bachelor’s, 3 years with Master’s or PhD +1 year.

Responsibilities

• Sources and procures goods and services from suppliers.
• Initiates RFQs/RFPs and analyzes proposed pricing.
• Evaluates supplier quality and delivery reliability.
• Works with internal customers to align specifications.
• Identifies cost-saving opportunities and negotiates.
• Issues and manages purchase orders.
• Ensures compliance with public law and company policies.
• Uses Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive improvements.

Skills

Price analysis

Negotiation

Aerospace industry experience

Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

SAP/S4 ERP

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.

Our Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Supply Chain Procurement Specialist or Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist (Buyer Level 2 or 3) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will support our Global Supply Chain team and will be located in Dayton, OH.

Essential Functions:

• Sources and procures goods and services of a commodity nature from many suppliers
• Initiates Requests for Quotations and Proposals and receives same, analyzing proposed pricing from potential suppliers
• In conjunction with quality organization, evaluates and monitors supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules
• Works with internal customers to ensure specifications are appropriate for the services or products required
• Identifies opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through targeted negotiations
• Issues purchase orders
• Manages performance of purchase orders, 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
• 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 (Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist - Level 2):

• Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, purchasing, purchasing, and/or supplier management, OR a Master's degree with 0 years experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S Government Secret level clearance within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (after starting).

Basic Qualifications (Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist - Level 3):

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of experience, a Master's degree with 3 years of experience or a PhD and 1 year of experience in supply chain, procurement, purchasing, and/or supplier management.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S Government Secret level clearance within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (after starting).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active US Government Secret Clearance
• Aerospace industry experience
• Price analysis experience
• Negotiation experience
• Background in government procurement with familiarity of FAR/DFARS
• Experience using SAP/S4 or similar ERP systemst.

Primary Level Salary Range:

$62,700.00 - $94,100.00

Secondary Level Salary Range:

$77,800.00 - $116,800.00

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.

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.

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.