Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist – Level 3
Northrop Grumman
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Warner Robins • Alabama • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $81,400 - $128,400 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Develop subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of services, specialized materials, and/or equipment
- Prepare bid packages, conduct bidders conferences, analyze and evaluate proposals, perform price/cost, negotiate subcontract provisions, select or recommend subcontractors, write awards, and administer resulting subcontracts
- Ensure that appropriate documentation is provided to logistics/transportation & warehouse organization so that proper receipt is recorded
- Negotiate and coordinate additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts
- Participate with program functional areas to coordinate subcontract funding, invoice processing and program reviews
- Coordinate and collaborate with key stakeholders such as contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program and end-users
- In conjunction with quality organization, evaluate and monitor supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules
- Identify strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations
- Manage performance of subcontracts, ensure compliance with all public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures including import/export regulations
- Utilize process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement
- Manage and develop strategic/key suppliers
- Review and approve supplier payments
Requirements
- Must have high school diploma or equivalent (GED) with at least 9 years of relevant experience; will consider 5 years of relevant experience with bachelor’s degree or 3 years of relevant experience with Master’s
- Understanding of procurement policies, procedures, and regulations
- Solid understanding of procurement principles, policies, procedures, and regulations
- Capable of working in a fast-paced environment, able to multi-task, make decisions in a timely manner and display strong interpersonal skills
- Solid knowledge of FAR/DFARS and associated Federal Contracting regulations is requisite
- Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with myriad levels of the organization
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidence in supply chain areas along with a basic project understanding
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking and innovative behaviors in past projects, roles or experiences
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
procurementsubcontract managementcost analysisnegotiationsupplier evaluationLean Six SigmaFARDFARScomplianceinvoice processing
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillsorganizational skillscommunication skillscritical thinkingleadershipdecision makingmulti-taskinginnovationcollaborationstrategic thinking