RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
DescriptionNorthrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector is seeking a Supply Chain Procurement Specialist for our Navigation, Intelligence and Connectivity Division.
This is a hybrid, on-site position based at our Chantilly, VA facility. Relocation assistance will not be provided.
Position Summary / Responsibilities:- Sources and procures goods and services from many suppliers to include software
- Initiates Requests for Quotations and Proposals and receives same, analyzing proposed pricing from potential suppliers
- In conjunction with quality organization, evaluates and monitors supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules
- Works with internal customers to ensure specifications are appropriate for the services or products required
- Identifies opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through targeted negotiations
- Issues purchase orders
- Manages performance of purchase orders, 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
- Provides support and clearly communicates solutions that are in accordance with defined process and procedures
- Reviews and approves supplier payment as needed
- Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Self-starter who is able to work with minimal direction
Basic Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree and a minimum 2 years of experience in supply chain management or related fields
- Experience with using Microsoft Office Products including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams
- Ability to travel 10-15% of the time
- US Citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance
Preferred Qualifications:- Sourcing and Buying Computer Hardware and electronic components experience
- Experience with negotiation of terms and conditions
- FAR/DFAR or government contracts experience
- Experience with financial analysis or price analysis.
- Experience using SAP or similar ERP systems
- Experience in multi-tasking in a challenging environment.
Primary Level Salary Range: $69,000.00 - $103,400.00
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.
