Requisition ID : R10174610

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Category : Global Supply Chain

Location : Redondo Beach, California, United States of America

Clearance Type : Secret

Telecommute : No - Teleworking not available for this position

Shift : 1st Shift (United States of America)

Travel Required : Yes, 10% of the Time

Positions Available : 2

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist / Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist to join our Global Supply Chain team of qualified, diverse individuals.

Essential Functions :

Source and procure complex, specialized goods and services. Owns contractual management for the supplier. Responsible for subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration and closeout phases.

Coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders such as legal, contracts, finance, planning, operations, program management, engineering, and quality.

As part of a cross-functional team, candidate will monitor and manage schedule, cost, technical and quality performance of suppliers in support of US Government programs.

Subcontract Specialists will interface with supplier leadership teams to motivate and drive excellence in performance of contractual requirements.

Responsible for subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration and closeout phases.

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.

Self-Starter with a bias toward action and problem solving.

Strong written and verbal communicator.

Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement.

Basic Qualifications (Subcontract Specialist) :

Bachelor's Degree with at least 2 years of Supply Chain / Business experience.

6 years of Supply Chain / Business experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Experience must be related to subcontracts management, contracts management, proposal price / cost analysis, and procurement, program management, advanced planning / MRP, and / or strategic sourcing.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Basic Qualifications (Principal level) :

Bachelor’s Degree with at least 5 years of Supply Chain / Business experience OR a Master’s Degree with at least 3 years of Supply Chain / Business experience.

9 years of Supply Chain / Business experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Experience must be in subcontracts management, contracts management, proposal price / cost analysis, procurement, program management, advanced planning / MRP, and / or strategic sourcing.

Experience with SAP or related business application software.

Familiarity with FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) and DFARS.

Preferred Qualifications :

Master’s degree.

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.

Salary Range : $72,100 - $108,100

Salary Range 2 : $88,700 - $133,100

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.

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