Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist - Level 3 or 4

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 81,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a procurement professional in the United States to manage subcontracting for a portfolio of programs. You will interact with suppliers, finalize statements of work, and ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS and internal policies.

The role involves collaboration with engineering, quality, and program management while negotiating terms, administering subcontracts, and driving cost efficiencies across programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with professional experience or higher; Master’s/PhD with fewer years accepted.
• Familiarity with FAR and DFARS.
• Experience in procurement and subcontract management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with suppliers to procure goods and services for a portfolio of programs.
• Facilitate supplier vetting and approval.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, program management to finalize SOWs and subcontract specs.
• Write and award subcontracts or obtain approvals as delegated.
• Conduct pre-award activities: RFPs, proposals analysis, negotiations.
• Post-award activities: administration, change notices, invoices, closeout.
• Execute NDAs and teaming agreements; ensure compliance with laws and contracts.
• Monitor supplier quality and delivery schedules; drive continuous improvement.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and manage supplier risk.
• Provide training on procurement topics to teams.

Skills

Procurement experience

Familiarity with FAR/DFARS

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

SAP

Costpoint

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: No 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. Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams.

In this job, you will:

• Work with a wide variety of Northrop Grumman’s suppliers to procure specialized goods and services in support of a portfolio of programs
• Facilitate supplier vetting and approval
• Collaborate with key Northrop Grumman stakeholders, including, but not limited to, engineering, quality assurance, business management and program management to finalize statements of work and material/product specifications to clearly define requirements and to develop an appropriate subcontracting strategy
• Write and award subcontracts (if within delegated procurement authority) or obtain necessary approvals for subcontract award (if outside of delegated procurement authority)
• Subcontract pre-award activities including, but not limited to, preparation of requests for proposals, analysis of proposals and negotiation of subcontract provisions, terms, and conditions
• Subcontract post-award activities including, but not limited to, subcontract administration, change notices, validation and payment of invoices and subcontract closeout
• Execute subcontractor non-disclosure agreements
• Execute teaming agreements
• Ensure compliance with public laws, company policies, import/export regulations and prime contract flow-down clauses
• Monitor supplier quality, reliability, and ability to support required delivery schedule
• Assist in material receipt and property management documentation
• Engage in continuous process improvement to achieve overall efficiency and success of supported programs
• Employ sound business practices to ensure integrity throughout the procurement process and enforces procurement integrity
• Identify strategies and opportunities to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and manage risk
• Periodically conducts conduct training on a variety of professional topics for groups of 5-10 employees

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Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience.
• Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance
• Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)

Basic Qualifications for Level 4:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 4 years of professional experience.
• Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance
• Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with SAP and/or Costpoint business management software (specifically, the ability to generate and award purchase orders in SAP and/or Costpoint)
• Experience working with the U.S. government and/or U.S. military, as these entities are the primary customers associated with this position
• International Supplier Subcontract/Procurement experience
• Understanding of price analysis methods

Primary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $128,400.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $101,400.00 - $160,200.00

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. 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.