Principal/SR Principal Supply Chain Procurement SpecialistRequisition ID: R********
Category: Global Supply Chain
Location: Unknown City, California, United States of America | Unknown City, Florida, United States of America
Clearance Type: Secret
Telecommute: Yes - May Consider Full Time Teleworking for this position
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
Positions Available: 1
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. 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.
Northrop Grumman's Aeronautics Systems sector has an opening for a Principal or Senior Principal Procurement Specialist in Category Management to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position is remote but preferred to be within a commutable distance from one of the following AS locations: Rancho Bernardo, CA; Palmdale, CA; Redondo Beach, CA; or Melbourne, FL.
The Category Management Procurement Specialist ensures the category management organization aligns to the business' overall goals by incorporating Division and Program goals, affordability targets, and schedules across the sector with category management activities. Responsibilities include integrating corporate efforts, category technical capabilities, and programs forecasts/opportunities to ensure the sector's category management efforts are proactive and strategic.
In this role, the selected candidate will be expected to:
Drive scope definition and implementation of strategies across multiple categories & programs.Prepare bid packages, analyze and evaluate quotations, perform price analyses, negotiate pricing and contract terms and conditions, and execute agreements.Identify strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations.Apply standard Aerospace & Defense purchasing/procurement methodology to spend categories to achieve organizational objectives and best value for the enterprise.Support sector initiatives/special projects as required.Establish vendor managed inventory (VMI), long-term agreements, strategic agreements, blanket agreements, and negotiate favorable terms and conditions.Monitor market dynamics and communicate changes that affect internal customer needs.Manage internal and external relationships and supplier partnerships.This position may be filled at a level 3 or level 4.
Basic Qualifications Level 3: Bachelor's Degree with at least 5 years of experience OR a master's degree with at least 3 years of experience in supply chain management, project management, sustainment, proposals, and/or procurement.9+ years of supply chain management, project management, sustainment, proposals, and/or procurement may be considered in lieu of a degree.Must have FAR/DFARS experience.Experience building teams and interfacing/collaborating with Programs and other organizations within and outside of Global Supply Chain.Must be able to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government DoD security clearance at the Secret level and Special Program Access.Basic Qualifications Level 4: Bachelor's Degree with at least 8 years of experience OR a master's degree with at least 6 years of experience in supply chain management, project management, sustainment, proposals, and/or procurement.12 years of supply chain management, project management, sustainment, proposals, and/or procurement may be considered in lieu of a degree.Must have FAR/DFARS experience.Experience building teams and interfacing/collaborating with Programs and other organizations within and outside of Global Supply Chain.Must be able to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government DoD security clearance at the Secret level and Special Program Access.Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree and years of supply chain, contracts, business management or related experience.Negotiating contracts in excess of $10 Million.Budgeting experience and EVM knowledge.Working knowledge sector categories, including a solid understanding of engineering/technical requirements.Ability to understand engineering practices and work within the technology arena to further the connection between the technology roadmaps and Global Supply Chain.Ability to plan, schedule and arrange activities to accomplish objectives.Exceptional leadership and people management skills with the ability to model and promote a strong sense of engagement, teamwork, and cooperation.SAP experience.Exceptional written and verbal communication and organizational skills.Significant experience managing supply chain risk.Salary Range: $73,300 - $136,300
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
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U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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