Northrop Grumman · 1 day ago
Principal/Sr Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist - R10218483
Melbourne, FL
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$81K/yr - $122K/yr
5+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company, seeking a Principal/Sr Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist. The role involves sourcing and procuring specialized goods and services, managing supplier contracts, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure compliance and efficiency in subcontract management.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
Develops subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and/or services
Prepares bid packages, conducts bidders conferences, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes awards, and administers resulting subcontracts
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
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
Ensures that appropriate documentation is provided to logistics/transportation & warehouse organization so that proper receipt is recorded
Manages and develops strategic/key suppliers
Reviews and approves supplier payment as needed
Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Must have Bachelors with 5 years of experience; Masters with 3 years, PhD with 1 Year with PhD or in-lieu of degree with 9 years of experience
Experience must be in Subcontracts, Purchasing, Contracts, Finance, Business Management or Project Management
Experience with SAP or related business application software
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company
Must have Bachelors with 8 years of experience; Masters with 6 years, PhD with 1 Year with PhD or in-lieu of degree with 12 years of experience
Experience must be in Subcontracts, Purchasing, Contracts, Finance, Business Management or Project Management
Experience with SAP or related business application software
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company
Preferred
Master's degree in Business, Global Supply Chain, Project Management, Government Acquisitions or similar
Working level knowledge of FAR / DFARS or Business Law
Negotiating skills with contracts in excess of $25 million
Experience conducting written and oral presentations to senior leadership
Working knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
Previous Control Account Manager (CAM) experience or training
Experience in Risk Mitigation
Experience in Change Management
In-Scope DOD Secret Security Clearance or higher that has been granted or renewed within the past 6 years
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
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Kenneth Crews
Corporate Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Recent News
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