Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

Northrop Grumman; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist (Level 2) to manage supplier sourcing from proposal through award and execution at the Rolling Meadows, IL facility on a 9/80 schedule. You will coordinate with contracts, engineering, and quality to develop subcontract specifications, evaluate proposals, negotiate terms, and monitor supplier performance.

This role requires 2+ years in supply chain or procurement, US citizenship, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of supply chain, procurement, business management and/or related experience with a bachelor’s degree.
• US Citizenship
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
• Preferred: experience in SAP
• Current/active DoD Secret clearance

Responsibilities

• Source selection from contract proposal to execution phases. Coordinates with contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program and end-users.
• Develops subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and/or services.
• Prepares bid packages, conducts bidders conferences, analyzes proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes awards, and administers subcontracts.
• Evaluates and monitors supplier quality and reliability, and supplier ability to support required delivery schedules.
• Identifies strategies to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through negotiations.
• Manages performance of subcontracts, ensures compliance with public law requirements and company policies, including import/export regulations.
• Ensures proper documentation is provided to logistics/transportation & warehouse for receipt.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Procurement experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

FAR/DFARS

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 is seeking an experienced and motivated professional for the role of Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist (Level 2) with some experience in supply chain management, or related fields. The successful applicant will become a part of Northrop Grumman’s Multidomain Sensing, Targeting and Survivability (MSTS) Division within the Mission Systems (MS) Sector.

This position is a 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off), working out of the Rolling Meadows, IL facility.

This position is 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 bidders conferences, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes awards, and administers resulting subcontracts. In conjunction with 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.

Candidates must be able to make sound decisions in a timely manner, must have strong verbal and written communication skills, display strong interpersonal skills, and have an agile perspective of compliance protocol mandated by a highly regulated industry.

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Basic Qualifications for Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist:

• A minimum of 2 years of supply chain, procurement, business management and/or related experience with a bachelor’s degree
• US Citizenship
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications for Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist:

• Professional experience in a regulated industry; to include Aerospace & Defense, Financial Services, Telecommunications, and Manufacturing.
• Experience in SAP
• Experience with FAR/DFARSNegotiation experience
• A current/active DoD Secret clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $72,400.00 - $108,600.00

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.