Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

Northrop Grumman

Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist responsible for sourcing complex goods and services. Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure supplier performance for government programs.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $75,800 - $113,800 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Source and procure complex, specialized goods and services
Owns contractual management for the supplier
Responsible for subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration and closeout phases
Coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders such as legal, contracts, finance, planning, operations, program management, engineering, and quality
As part of a cross-functional team, monitor and manage schedule, cost, technical and quality performance of suppliers in support of US Government programs
Interface with supplier leadership teams to motivate and drive excellence in performance of contractual requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must have Bachelor's Degree with 2 years of experience, Master's Degree or High School Diploma and 6 years of experience
Experience must be in the following Procurement, Subcontracts, Contracts, Proposals, Sustainment, Program Integration, or other Global Supply Chain related field
Experience in Microsoft Office
Experience with SAP/MRP or related business application software
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Level Security Clearance and Special Program Access within a reasonable amount of time deemed by Company needs

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

procurementsubcontractscontractsproposalssustainmentprogram integrationcontractual managementnegotiationadministrationexecution

Soft Skills

collaborationcoordinationcommunicationleadershipmotivationperformance managementstakeholder engagementorganizational skillsproblem-solvingteamwork

Certifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeDoD Secret Level Security Clearance