Supply Chain Procurement Specialist Level 1 or 2

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 49,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Supply Chain Procurement Specialist (Level 1 or 2) to source and procure goods from multiple suppliers. The role emphasizes RFQ/RFP handling, cost reduction, supplier quality, and compliance with regulations.

Eligible candidates may hold a Secret clearance, with salary bands reflecting two levels of responsibility. The position requires collaboration with internal customers, adherence to policies, and the use of Lean Six Sigma

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with 4+ years in supply chain, procurement, purchasing, and/or supplier management.
• Experience with Excel and reporting tools.
• Ability to Obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Sources and procures goods and services from a broad range of suppliers.
• Initiates RFQs/ proposals, analyzes pricing and supplier quotations.
• Issues purchase orders and manages PO performance.
• Ensures compliance with public law, company policies, and export regulations.

Skills

Procurement

Excel

Clearance eligibility

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma with experience

Tools

SAP

MRP

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 Procurement Specialist Level 1 or 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL.

• 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.

Position Description: 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: Associate Supply Chain Procurement Specialist (Level 1) Bachelor's Degree; or High School Diploma and a minimum of 4 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, purchasing, and/or supplier management Experience with Excel, and reporting 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 it's business needs (after starting).

Basic Qualifications: Supply Chain Procurement Specialist (Level 2) Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 2 years of experience; or a Master's Degree; or a High School Diploma and a minimum of 6 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, purchasing, and/or supplier management Experience with Excel, and reporting 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 it's business needs (after starting).

Preferred Qualifications: Experience or familiarity with purchasing services Experience in SAP, MRP Active U.S Government Secret Clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $49,400.00 - $74,200.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $59,600.00 - $89,400.00 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.

• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

Location: This position will be located in Melbourne, FL.

Eligibility: 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.

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.