Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist
Northrop Grumman
- Redondo Beach, CA
- $88,700-133,100 per year
- Contract
- Full-time
- Responsible for subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration, and closeout phases
- Assesses supplier performance and regularly communicates feedback to Supplier Leadership
- 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
- The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels
- Bachelor’s Degree with at least 6 years of experience in supply chain management, project management, sustainment, proposals, procurement, resource planning or accounting, OR a master’s degree with at least 4 years of experience in supply chain management, project management, sustainment, proposals, procurement, resource planning or accounting
- High School Diploma/Equivalent with at least 10 years of experience in supply chain management, project management, sustainment, proposals, procurement, resource planning or accounting
- Must have experience in subcontracts management, contracts management, proposal price/cost analysis, procurement, program management, advanced planning/MRP, and/or strategic sourcing.
- Must have experience with SAP or related business application software.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance and Program Access as determined by business needs.
- Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS regulations.
- Supplier selection/management experience on US Government contract(s).
- Subcontracting experience with aircraft production and/or sustainment programs.
- Experience working within a government approved purchasing system.
- Experience working in foreign subcontracts and/or ITAR/EAR experience.
- Familiarity with NGAS Subcontracting terms and conditions.
- Active DOD Secret/Top Secret Clearance