Northrop Grumman

Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

Northrop Grumman$89K — $134K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 5 years supply chain or contract experience, or a Master's degree with 3 years, or 9 years experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Experience in supplier interactions and supply chain roles.
  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Active Interim Secret clearance required; ability to gain access to Special Access Programs is a plus.
  • Knowledge of FAR/DFARS regulations and compliance essential.

Responsibilities

  • Interface with suppliers to manage quotes and orders.
  • Develop and execute sourcing and evaluation strategies for subcontractors.
  • Coordinate export control and security requirements for contracts.
  • Prepare and issue Requests for Proposals (RFPs) with customer terms and conditions.
  • Conduct negotiations for subcontracts to meet program targets and schedules.
  • Ensure compliance with purchasing policies and regulations during procurement activities.
  • Administer and modify subcontracts in accordance with scope and delivery schedules.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage.
  • Life and disability insurance benefits.
  • Savings plan and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business.
  • Company paid holidays.
  • Potential for bonuses based on individual and company performance.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Interim Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

The Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Global Supply Chain organization is seeking a knowledgeable Supply Chain Professional with an active security clearance (interim clearance acceptable) to join our Subcontracts Administration team. The Subcontracts Administrator will be responsibly for sending requests for quotes, placing purchase orders, and managing these orders to completion. This will be a hybrid position that will require active use of the candidate's security clearance. This position is working in our Rolling Meadows, IL location and is contingent upon award win.

Specific roles and responsibilities include:
  • Interfacing and corresponding with suppliers
  • Developing sourcing/evaluation strategies
  • Supplier identification
  • Coordinating export control/security requirements
  • Preparing and issuing RFPs with appropriate customer flow downs and terms & conditions
  • Conducting bidders' conferences
  • Conducting proposal evaluations
  • Conducting negotiations to meet contract/program targets/schedules, and terms and conditions, payment terms for materials & services
  • Ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS regulations and purchasing policies & procedures
  • Validating pricing and maintain proper purchase order files with correct documentation
  • Management of subcontract agreement modifications, which include coordination of required additions, deletions, or other modifications or formal documented communication to subcontractors
  • Arranging and participating in supplier meetings and controlling and reporting supplier progress
  • Evaluation of customer RFP's
  • In conjunction with the program management teams, develops subcontract RFP's that include Statements of Work, Technical/Quality Specifications, Deliverable Requirements List and Schedules, Performance Assessment Requirements, terms and conditions, proposal preparation and pricing requirements/templates, compliance matrices and supplier profiles
  • Preparation of Non-Disclosure Agreements, Teaming Agreements, and Memorandums of Agreement
  • Preparation and management of internal step reviews of new opportunities and formal customer proposal preparation
  • Analyzes and evaluates subcontractor proposals, negotiates deviations from work statements, schedule, and/or terms and conditions, while working closely with the program management team
  • Provides subcontractor pricing, deviations from scope and/or terms and conditions, comprehensive cost analysis and justifications, and technical data assertions to the Business Management Group
  • Interacts with Contracts and Pricing Business Division during the proposal preparation phase
  • Selects or recommends subcontractors, writes formal awards, processes internal justifications, and documents files in preparation for internal and external audits
  • Administers resulting subcontracts, ensuring that all requirements are performed in accordance with the scope of work and delivery schedules.


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Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree and a minimum of 5 years of work experience in supply chain, contracts, business management or related experience; will also consider Masters degree and a minimum of 3 years of supply chain, contracts, business management or related experience; will also consider a minimum of 9 years of experience in supply chain, contracts, business management or related experience in lieu of a bachelors degree.
  • Current or previous work experience in a supply chain role working with suppliers
  • US Citizenship
  • Minimum active Interim Clearance to start and to be considered
  • Ability to gain access to Special Access Programs (SAP) utilizing active secret clearance


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in U.S. government and industry supply chain practices
  • Working experience with SAP or 1ERP
  • Active Secret clearance


Primary Level Salary Range: $89,900.00 - $134,900.00

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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
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Revenue
$36.7 billion
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