RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: None
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
DescriptionNorthrop Grumman Mission Systems has an opening for a
Principal Procurement Specialist to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals in Sunnyvale, California. This exciting role supports the
Maritime/Land Systems & Sensors division
, which supports the Submarine Industrial Base and performing on Northrop Grumman's existing programs and platforms while also exploring exciting and new opportunities to shape Northrop Grumman's portfolio of the future. The position reports to the Procurement Manager for the Marine Systems Business Unit with sites in Sunnyvale, CA and Philadelphia, PA. This position is fast-paced, with high expectations and significantly diverse assignments.
There is a strong preference for this role to be full-time onsite at our Sunnyvale, CA facility, however, full time remote telecommuting may be considered or working in our San Diego, CA, Rolling Meadows, IL, Baltimore/Linthicum, MD or Salt Lake City, UT NG facility.Responsibilities include:- Develop subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of services, specialized materials, and/or equipment
- Prepares bid packages, conducts bidders conferences, analyzes and evaluates proposals, performs price/cost, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes awards, and administers resulting subcontracts
- Ensures that appropriate documentation is provided to logistics/transportation & warehouse organization so that proper receipt is recorded
- Negotiates and coordinates additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts
- Participates with program functional areas to coordinate subcontract funding, invoice processing and program reviews.
- Coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders such as contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program and end-users
- 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.
- Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement
- Manages and develops strategic/key suppliers. Reviews and approves supplier payments
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Basic Qualifications: Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist (3)- Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of procurement experience or a Master's degree and minimum of 3 years of procurement experience; or 9 years of procurement experience maybe considered in lieu of a degree
- Experience with procurement policies, procedures, and regulations
- Experience with FAR/DFARS and associated Federal Contracting regulations
- United States Citizen
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience with International Procurements under US Govt. prime contracts
- Experience working issues related to Import / Export of materials and technology
- Experience with SAP procurement systems
Primary Level Salary Range: $73,400.00 - $128,400.00
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. 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.
