Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist - Level 3 or Level 4

Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams.

As a Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist - Level 3 or Level 4 located in Redondo Beach, CA, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is contingent upon capturing program award(s) as well as obtaining and maintaining associated business and / or customer funding prior to start date. In this job, you will :

• Work with a wide variety of Northrop Grumman's suppliers to procure specialized goods and services in support of a portfolio of programs
• Facilitate supplier vetting and approval
• Collaborate with key Northrop Grumman stakeholders, including, but not limited to, engineering, quality assurance, business management and program management to finalize statements of work and material / product specifications to clearly define requirements and to develop an appropriate subcontracting strategy
• Write and award subcontracts (if within delegated procurement authority) or obtain necessary approvals for subcontract award (if outside of delegated procurement authority)
• Subcontract pre-award activities including, but not limited to, preparation of requests for proposals, analysis of proposals and negotiation of subcontract provisions, terms, and conditions
• Subcontract post-award activities including, but not limited to, subcontract administration, change notices, validation and payment of invoices and subcontract closeout
• Execute subcontractor non-disclosure agreements
• Execute teaming agreements
• Execute bailment agreements
• Ensure compliance with public laws, company policies, import / export regulations and prime contract flow-down clauses
• Monitor supplier quality, reliability, and ability to support required delivery schedule
• Assist in material receipt and property management documentation
• Engage in continuous process improvement to achieve overall efficiency and success of supported programs
• Employ sound business practices to ensure integrity throughout the procurement process and enforces procurement integrity
• Identify strategies and opportunities to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and manage risk
• Periodically conducts conduct training on a variety of professional topics for groups of 5-10 employees

If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team! This position can be filled at either a Level 3 or Level 4.

Basic Qualifications for Level 3 :

Basic Qualifications for Level 4 :

Preferred Qualifications :