Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist – Onsite, Travel 10%

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist to join the Melbourne, FL team onsite. You will own supplier contracts, drive source selection, and coordinate with contracts, engineering, and quality to ensure delivery and compliance.

The role emphasizes cost reduction, risk management, and supplier development on high‑priority programs. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) and the ability to obtain a U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with minimum 2 years of experience, Master’s degree, or 6 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience in Subcontracts, Procurement, Contracts, Finance, Business Management or Project Management.
• Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government Secret Clearance in a reasonable time per business needs.

Responsibilities

• Sources and procures specialized goods and services.
• Owns contractual management for the supplier and conducts source selection from proposal to execution.
• Develops subcontract specs, work statements, and terms for procurement of materials and services.
• Manages supplier quality and reliability with quality org and ensures delivery schedules.
• Uses Lean Six Sigma tools to drive quality, efficiency and cost reduction.
• Ensures compliance with public law and company policies including import/export controls.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist to join the Melbourne, FL team onsite. You will own supplier contracts, drive source selection, and coordinate with contracts, engineering, and quality to ensure delivery and compliance.

The role emphasizes cost reduction, risk management, and supplier development on high‑priority programs. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) and the ability to obtain a U.S.