RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
DescriptionNorthrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist/ Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position is hybrid, reporting in-office every week in El Segundo, California.
- Able to accommodate an in office schedule.
- 9/80 shift with every other Friday off
- Opportunities for occasional travel
About the Role:
Source and procure complex, specialized goods and services. Owns 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.
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration, and closeout phases
- Manages supplier performance throughout the subcontracting lifecycle
- Ensures compliance with all FAR, DFARS and public law requirements, as well as company policies and procedures
- Identifies strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations
- Cultivates and maintains strong working relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders
- Contributes to Program Risk and Opportunity management
- Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
- Self-Starter with a bias toward action and problem solving
Basic Qualifications:
(Subcontract Specialist):
- Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years experience, Master's degree, or in-lieu of degree with 6 years experience. Experience must be in Subcontracts, Procurement, Contracts, Finance or Program/Project Management
- Experience with SAP/MRP or related business application software
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance and Program Special Access within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the Company to meet its business needs
(Principal Subcontract Specialist):
- Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years experience, Master's degree with 3 years experience, or in-lieu of degree with 9 years experience. Experience must be in Subcontracts, Procurement, Contracts, Finance or Program/Project Management
- Experience with SAP/MRP or related business application software
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance and Program Special Access within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the Company to meet its business needs
Preferred Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS regulations
- Supplier selection/management experience on US Government contract(s)
- Experience working within a government approved purchasing system
- Familiarity with NGAS subcontracting terms and conditions
Primary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00
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.
