Senior Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

Northrop Grumman

Senior Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist at Northrop Grumman overseeing subcontractor sourcing and quality assurance. Collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure compliance and performance.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeElkridge • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $112,200 - $168,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

responsible for source selection from contract proposal to execution phases
Coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders such as contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program and end-users
Develops subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and/or services
Prepares bid packages, conducts bidders conferences, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes awards, and administers resulting subcontracts
Evaluates and monitors supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules
Identifies strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations
Manages performance of subcontracts, ensures compliance with all public law requirements as well as company policies and procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 8 years' experience in supply chain or/and business management OR a Master’s Degree and a minimum of 6 years' experience in supply chain and/or business management
US Citizenship
Experience in SAP
Experience with FAR/DFARS

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

subcontract specificationswork statementsterms and conditionsbid packagesproposal analysisnegotiationsupplier quality evaluationcost reduction strategiesrisk management

Soft Skills

coordinationcollaborationstakeholder managementperformance managementcompliance assurance