Supply Chain Procurement Specialist Level 1 or 2

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 49,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Supply Chain Procurement Specialist Level 1 or 2 in Melbourne, FL. This role sources and procures goods from multiple suppliers, initiates RFQs, and negotiates pricing to support delivery schedules.

Both levels require Excel and reporting experience, with the potential to obtain a U.S. Government Secret clearance. The position emphasizes cost reduction, supplier performance, and compliance with import/export regulations.

Qualifications

• Associate Supply Chain Procurement Specialist (Level 1) or higher level described in qualifications.
• Experience with Excel and reporting is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S Government Secret level Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Sources and procures goods and services from multiple suppliers.
• Initiates RFQs/RFPs and analyzes pricing from potential suppliers.
• Monitors supplier quality, reliability, and delivery schedules.
• Works with internal customers to ensure appropriate specifications.
• Identifies cost-saving opportunities and negotiates terms.
• Issues and manages purchase orders; ensures compliance with laws and company policies.
• Documents transactions for logistics/warehouse teams and payment approvals.

Skills

Excel

Reporting

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma + 4 years experience

Master's Degree

Tools

SAP

MRP

Job 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.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description

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 .

This role may be filled at a Level 1 or Level 2 based at the qualifications outlined below.

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

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).

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 fact