Supply Chain Procurement Specialist 1 OR 2

Northrop Grumman; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 46,900 - 84,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is hiring a Supply Chain Procurement Specialist Level 1 or 2 in Oklahoma City, OK. The role involves sourcing specialized materials and managing supplier contracts, with responsibilities including cost-efficiency strategies and ensuring supplier compliance. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, along with strong organizational and collaboration skills.

The position offers a salary range of $46,900 – $70,300 for Level 1 and $56,500 – $84,700 for Level 2, with additional benefits including health insurance and PTO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience in procurement, or 6 years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
• Experience with government prime contracts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure specialized goods and manage supplier contracts.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and evaluate supplier quality and performance.
• Identify strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Strong organizational skills

Ability to collaborate with teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree or High School Diploma/GED with relevant experience

Tools

SAP

Maximo procurement systems

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector is currently seeking a Supply Chain Procurement Specialist Level 1 or 2 to join our team of diverse professionals in Oklahoma City, OK.

Relocation Assistance: None available.

Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.

Sources and procures specialized goods and services. Owns contractual management for the supplier. Responsible for source selection from contract proposal to execution phases. Coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders such as contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program and end‑users. Develops subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and/or services. Prepares bid packages, conducts bidder conferences, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes awards, and administers resulting subcontracts. In conjunction with the quality organization, evaluates and monitors supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules. Identifies strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations. Manages performance of subcontracts, 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. Manages and develops strategic/key suppliers. 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 – Level 1

• Bachelor’s degree or High School Diploma/GED with 4 years related experience in lieu of degree
• Demonstrated ability to utilize Microsoft Office to create spreadsheets, documents, presentations (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
• The ability to collaborate with program management and other multi‑functional teams
• Possess strong organizational skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance
• U.S. Citizenship required

Basic Qualifications – Level 2

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience in procurement, government contracts, sub‑contracts, or Master’s Degree; or High School Diploma/GED with 6 years related experience in lieu of degree
• Demonstrated ability to utilize Microsoft Office to create spreadsheets, documents, presentations (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
• The ability to collaborate with program management and other multi‑functional teams
• Possess strong organizational skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance
• U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with aircraft maintenance activities under U.S. Government prime contracts to include spares procurement and movement
• Knowledge of FAR/DFAR
• Knowledge of CPSR and government audits
• Import/Export (ITAR) experience for movement of materials and technology
• Familiar with SAP and/or Maximo procurement systems
• Active Secret or Top Secret clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $46,900.00 – $70,300.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $56,500.00 – $84,700.00

Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

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.