RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time
DescriptionNorthrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS), is seeking a Supply Chain Procurement Specialist in Jacksonville, FL.
Responsibilities include:
- Develop subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of services, specialized materials, and/or equipment
- Prepare bid packages, conduct bidders conferences, analyzes and evaluates proposals, performs price/cost, negotiates subcontract provisions, select or recommends subcontractors, write awards, and administer resulting subcontracts
- Ensure that appropriate documentation is providedso that proper receipt is recorded
- Negotiate and coordinate additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts
- Participate with program functional areas to coordinate subcontract funding, invoice processing and program reviews.
- Coordinate and collaborate with key stakeholders such as contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program and end-users
- In conjunction with quality organization, evaluate and monitor supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules
- Identify strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations
- Manage performance of subcontracts, ensures compliance with all public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures including import/export regulations.
- Utilize process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement
- Manage and develop strategic/key suppliers. Review and approve supplier payments
Basic Qualifications:
- Must have a High school diploma or GED with at least 6 years of related experience; OR 2 plus years of experience with a bachelor's degree; OR 1 plus year of relevant experience with a Master's
- Demonstrated ability to utilize Microsoft Office to create spreadsheets, documents, presentations.(i.e.Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and/or accomplishing them simultaneously
- Must have an active DOD Secret security clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior Government or Aerospace procurement/buying experience
- Knowledge of FAR/DFAR
- Knowledge of CPSR and government audits
- Experience with aircraft maintenance activities under US Govt. prime contracts to include spares procurement and movement.
- Import/Export(ITAR) experience for movement of materials and technology
- SAP Experience
Primary Level Salary Range: $65,500.00 - $98,300.00
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.
