Sr. / Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman is seeking experienced and motivated professionals for the role of a Supply Chain Subcontracts Specialist Band 3 or Band 4 with experiences in supply chain management, or related fields, to include business and financial planning, contracts administration, project management, logistics, or manufacturing.

The successful applicant will become a part of Northrop Grumman’s Land and Maritime Sensor Business Unit within the Mission Systems Sector. Responsibilities will encompass the full range of the subcontract acquisition process including preparation and execution of a mixed portfolio of subcontracts while ensuring compliance to company policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will understand the Buyer and the Seller roles in establishing mutually successful business arrangements, with experiences in work specifications and solicitations/bid packages, proposal evaluation, price and term negotiations, development of contractual documentation and post award administration.

Candidates must be able to make sound decisions in a timely manner, display strong interpersonal skills, and have an agile perspective of compliance protocol mandated by regulated industry. The candidate will support a team-based organization and perform activities in a variety of cross-functional areas including but not limited to strategic analysis, complex negotiations, procurement execution/award, finance, and internal customer service. Ideal candidates are generally experienced in one or more areas of the procurement or contractual function(s), developing business relationships, and demonstrating an affinity for working with, or understanding both manufacturing and technology. This position is responsible for executing major procurement activities and providing contractual support and documentation to suppliers in support of proposals and programs. Thi is a full-time remote position.  A full-time remote position may require periodic visits to Linthicum, Maryland, at the manager’s discretion.

Roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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. 
• Prepares bid packages, conducts bidders conferences, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes awards, and administers resulting subcontracts. 
• Analyzes and evaluate subcontractor proposals, negotiate 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 Contracts group during the proposal preparation phase.
• 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. 
• Negotiates and writes formal/compliant major subcontract awards, processes internal justifications, and document files in preparation for internal and external audits.
• 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. 
• Reviews and approves supplier payment as needed. 
• Prepares Non-Disclosure Agreements, Teaming Agreements, and Memorandums of Agreement and Pricing Agreements.

Basic Qualifications (3):

• 6 years of supply chain, procurement, business management and/or related experience with a Bachelor’s Degree, or 4 years of supply chain, procurement, business management and/or related with a Master’s Degree; 10 years of supply chain, procurement, business management and/or related experience with a high school diploma or equivalent will be considered in lieu of degree.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking and innovative behaviors in past projects, roles or experiences
• Proficiency in MS Office suite

Preferred Qualifications (3):

• Professional experience in a regulated industry; to include Aerospace & Defense, Insurance, Financial Services, Telecommunications
• SAP experience
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS
• Demonstrated procurement experience with multiple contracting formats, including Firm Fixed Price and/or Cost Reimbursable
• Familiarity with terms and conditions, and/or special contract clauses/types such as: overriding agreements or non-disclosure agreements
• Demonstrated negotiation experience

Basic Qualifications (4):

• 10 years of supply chain, procurement, business management and/or related experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or 8 years of supply chain, procurement, business management and/or related with a Master’s degree; 14 years of supply chain, procurement, business management and/or related experience with a high school diploma or equivalent will be considered in lieu of degree.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking and innovative behaviors in past projects, roles or experiences
• Proficiency in MS Office suite
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS
• Demonstrated procurement experience with multiple contracting formats, including Firm Fixed Price and/or Cost Reimbursable
• Demonstrated negotiation experience

Preferred Qualifications (4):

• Professional experience in a regulated industry; to include Aerospace & Defense, Insurance, Financial Services, Telecommunications
• SAP experience
• Familiarity with terms and conditions, and/or special contract clauses/types such as: overriding agreements or non-disclosure agreements

Salary Range: $80,600.00 - $121,000.00Salary Range 2: $99,900.00 - $149,900.00

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.