Northrop Grumman Australia · 4 months ago
Sr Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist
Northrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company seeking a Senior Principal Subcontract Specialist. This role involves managing the subcontracting lifecycle, including sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, and compliance with regulations, while working closely with various stakeholders to ensure supplier performance and risk management.
Defense & Space
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 8 years' experience OR a Master's Degree and a minimum of 6 years' experience; minimum of 12 years' of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Years of experience must be in Subcontracts, Purchasing, Procurement, Contracts, Finance, Business Management or Project Management
Experience with SAP or related business application software
Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company
Preferred
Master's Degree in Business, Global Supply Chain or Project Management
Experience working on high dollar development Subcontracts (i.e., $100M Cost Reimbursable Preferred)
Familiarity with FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) and DFARS
Negotiating skills with contracts in excess of $100 million
Experience conducting oral presentations to senior leadership
Previous Team Lead or Management experience
Knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
Previous Control Account Manager (CAM) experience or training
Working Level Knowledge of Business Law
Risk mitigation experience
Change Management experience
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman Australia
Northrop Grumman Australia is the Australia-based arm of Northrop Grumman Corporation and committed to generating long-term prosperity, investing in advanced Research & Development, sovereign and exportable Intellectual Property, high-quality jobs and long-term technology leadership across the Commonwealth.
Funding
Current Stage
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