Global Supply Chain Intern
Northrop Grumman
Supply Chain Procurement Specialist – Level 2/3
Northrop Grumman
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Redondo Beach • California • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $67,100 - $100,700 per year
Job Level
JuniorMid-Level
Tech Stack
ERP
About the role
- Source and procure several commodities such as hardware components, COTS items, machined components in support of production programs.
- Proficiency in the procurement process, including but not limited to price analysis, negotiations, policies and procedures, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
- Ability to place and oversee procurement packages.
- Initiates Requests for Quotations and Proposals and receives same, analyzing proposed pricing from potential suppliers.
- In conjunction with quality organization, evaluates and monitors supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules.
- Works with internal customers to ensure specifications are appropriate for the services or products required
- Identifies opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through targeted negotiations.
- Manages performance of purchase orders, ensures compliance with all public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures including import/export regulations.
- Review, reconcile and approve supplier invoices.
- Interfacing and collaborating with Programs and other organizations within and outside of Global Supply Chain.
- Ability to plan, schedule, and arrange activities to accomplish objectives.
- Person should possess outstanding written and verbal communication skills and be extremely organized.
- Ensures that appropriate documentation is provided to logistics/transportation & warehouse organization so that proper receipt is recorded.
- Reviews and approves supplier payment as needed.
- Employs sound business practices and assesses supplier performance as part of follow-up activities.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree with a minimum of 2 years of experience in supply chain management, business and financial planning, contracts administration, project management, logistics, manufacturing or a closely related field with a Bachelors degree;
- 4 years of additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Must have US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD security clearance (Secret, Top Secret; etc.)
- Experience with SAP or similar ERP system
- Experience in MS Office suite.
- Experience in leadership, critical thinking, and innovative behaviors in supply chain projects or roles.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
procurement processprice analysisnegotiationsFederal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)supplier quality evaluationcost reductionpurchase order managementimport/export regulationssupplier performance assessment
Soft skills
written communicationverbal communicationorganizational skillscritical thinkingleadershipinnovative behaviorscollaborationplanningschedulingrisk management
Certifications
U.S. Government DoD security clearance