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Northrop Grumman · 1 week ago

Sr Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist - R10217748

Redondo Beach, CA

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$118K/yr - $176K/yr

8+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a pioneering company in technology and defense, seeking a Senior Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist to manage supplier portfolios and subcontract activities. This role is crucial for achieving program goals while ensuring compliance, efficiency, and risk management throughout the subcontract lifecycle.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Supplier Evaluation, Approval, and Performance Monitoring: Conduct thorough supplier vetting and qualification processes to align with company policies and program requirements, and monitor supplier performance to ensure quality, reliability, and adherence to schedules

Subcontract Management: Lead all pre-award and post-award subcontract activities, including drafting Requests for Proposals (RFPs), negotiating terms, issuing subcontracts, managing changes, validating invoices, and closing out subcontracts

Cross-Functional Collaboration and Contractual Agreements: Work closely with internal stakeholders to finalize Statements of Work (SOWs) and material specifications, and draft agreements such as Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Teaming Agreements, and Bailment Agreements to meet program needs

Compliance and Ethical Procurement: Ensure strict adherence to public laws, company policies, import/export regulations, and flow-down clauses while upholding high standards of procurement integrity and ethical business practices

Process Improvement and Cost Management: Continuously refining processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, mitigate risks, and drive program success, while implementing strategies to optimize cost savings and reduce supplier-related risks

Employee Training and Material Support: Conduct professional training sessions for employees to support team development and assist in documenting material receipt and property management activities to maintain compliance and accuracy

Qualification

Subcontract ManagementSupplier EvaluationFederal Acquisition RegulationSAP Business ManagementU.S. Government ExperienceNegotiation SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

A bachelor's degree with a minimum of 8 years (master's with 6 years) of subcontracts, contracts, supply chain, logistics, or other relevant experience. Or in lieu of a degree, 12 years of subcontracts, contracts, supply chain, logistics or other relevant experience

Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret/SCI security clearance with Polygraph

Preferred

Active Top Secret or SCI Clearance with Polygraph, enrolled in a continuous evaluation program

Demonstrated familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)

Proficiency with SAP Business Management Software, including the ability to generate purchase orders in compliance with all applicable requirements and conduct peer reviews of pre-award and pre-audit purchase orders

Demonstrated experience working with the U.S. Government, which represent the primary customer base for this role