Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist – Level 3/Level 4

Northrop Grumman

. Be responsible for supporting multiple products across programs with several suppliers .

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeGilbert • Arizona, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $81,400 - $141,200 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

NFS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Be responsible for supporting multiple products across programs with several suppliers
Procure and manage medium to high value and risk subcontracts and general procurement, including long term agreements and OA’s
Prepare bids, evaluate bids, select suppliers and negotiate price, terms and conditions, delivery, quality and service
Manage supplier performance, along with Supplier Performance Specialist, from issuance of order through close-out
Interface with Supply Chain Management, Program Planners, Quality, Receiving and Program Management and Supplier's Management team
May mentor junior staff members
Review Purchase Requisitions for completeness and obtain additional information considered necessary
Prepare Request for Quotation (RFQ)/Request for Proposal (RFP) and identify sources eligible to receive RFQ/RFP for complex and/or non-routine procurement requirements
Evaluate suppliers' quotes/proposals for compliance with RFQ/RFP and fact find suppliers' proposals
Co-lead in the source selection team for competitive procurements
Perform a cost and/or price analysis to determine price reasonableness
Negotiate with suppliers on price, schedule, and terms and conditions, and any other contractual requirements -may lead negotiations with supplier
Make subcontract awards to suppliers and document the subcontract folders in accordance with the local procurement policies and procedures, including long term agreements
Manage supplier performance, along with Supplier Performance Specialist, during subcontract execution, including, but not limited to, managing supplier delivery schedule, processing invoices for payment, managing Subcontract submittals
Work in and support cross functional program teams including, but not limited to, Supplier Performance, Supply Chain Program Management, Contracts, Engineering and Finance along with other supporting organizations across Northrop
Adhere to strict government and company compliance processes and policies with the ability to understand complex compliance requirements in accordance with company policies
Perform subcontract close-outs in accordance with the local procurement policies and procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of contracts, supply chain, procurement, or related business experience -OR- a master's degree and at least 3 years of supply chain, procurement, or related business experience.
Ability to consider 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree for a Level 3.
Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of contracts, supply chain, procurement, or related business experience -OR- a master's degree and at least 6 years of supply chain, procurement, or related business experience.
Knowledge of the government acquisition process with a strong knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency supplements, such as Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS), NASA (NFS)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

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Hard Skills & Tools

procurementcontract managementsupplier performance managementcost analysisprice negotiationbid evaluationsubcontract managementcompliance analysisRFQ preparationRFP preparation

Soft Skills

mentoringcommunicationnegotiationcollaborationorganizational skills