Northrop Grumman

Sr. Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

Northrop Grumman • $101K — $160K *
Warner Robins, GA 31088In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
2 days ago
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of relevant experience, or Master's with 6 years; 12 years experience may substitute for degree.
  • Expertise in Subcontracts, Purchasing, Procurement, Contracts, Finance, Business Management, or Project Management.
  • Proficiency with SAP or similar business application software.
  • Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and Federal Contracting regulations.
  • Strong ability to collaborate with multi-functional teams.
  • Proven ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Source and procure specialized goods and services.
  • Manage supplier contractual agreements.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders from proposal to execution phases.
  • Specify subcontract terms and conditions for procurement.
  • Prepare bid packages and conduct proposal evaluations.
  • Monitor supplier quality and compliance with schedules.
  • Identify cost-reduction strategies and manage risks through negotiations.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Savings plan offering.
  • Company-paid holidays.
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacations and personal use.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems has an opening for a Senior Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist to join our Global Supply Chain team.

Essential Functions:

  • Sources and procures specialized goods and services
  • Owns contractual management for the supplier
  • 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


About the Role:

  • Subcontract Specialists should have experience sourcing and procuring complex, specialized goods and services as well as owns the contractual management for the supplier
  • Responsible for subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration, and closeout phases
  • Coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders such as legal, contracts, finance, planning, operations, program management, engineering, and quality
  • As part of a cross-functional team, candidate will monitor and manage schedule, cost, technical and quality performance of suppliers in support of US Government programs
  • Subcontract Specialists will interface with supplier leadership teams to motivate and drive excellence in performance of contractual requirements


Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 8 years' experience OR a Master's Degree and a minimum of 6 years' experience; minimum of 12 years' of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
  • Years of experience must be in Subcontracts, Purchasing, Procurement, Contracts, Finance, Business Management or Project Management
  • Experience with SAP or related business application software
  • Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS and associated Federal Contracting regulations
  • Ability to collaborate with program management and other multi-functional teams
  • Ability to multi-task and make sound decisions in a timely manner
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a very fast paced environment
  • Ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working on high dollar development Subcontracts
  • Experience conducting oral presentations to senior leadership
  • Previous Team Lead or Management experience
  • Knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
  • Risk mitigation experience
  • Change Management experience
  • Experience with different contract types: Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time and Material (T&M), Cost Reimbursable (CR) "No Fee", Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)


Primary 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.

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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Learn more about Northrop Grumman
Size
88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
NASDAQ
NOC
* Ladders Estimates

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