Supply Chain Procurement Specialist – Level 3

Northrop Grumman

Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist at Northrop Grumman supports Bid & Proposal activities. Collaborating across teams and driving pre-award procurement activities.

Posted 8/2/2026full-timeDulles • Arizona, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $73,900 - $128,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in drafting and executing Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and managing Requests for Information (RFIs) and Requests for Quotes (RFQs) while ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and export control regulations. Proficient in evaluating supplier bids and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align supplier capabilities with project objectives.

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FAR/DFARS ExperienceBill of Materials (BOM) ManagementBid & Proposal ExperienceCostpoint KnowledgeSupplier Evaluation

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Hard Skills

Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) DraftingRequest for Information (RFI) IssuanceRequest for Quote (RFQ) IssuanceSupplier Bid EvaluationPrice Reasonableness Assessment

Soft Skills

CollaborationAttention to DetailAnalytical Thinking

Tools & Technologies

CostpointSAP

Industry Keywords

Supply ChainPurchasingSubcontractsProposalsExport Control

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drafts, reviews, & executes Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) with strategic supply partners.
Authors & issues Requests for Information (RFIs) and/or Requests for Quotes (RFQs) to obtain supplier pricing & technical data.
Receives & reviews Consolidated Bill of Materials (CBOMs) for accuracy and completeness.
Prioritizes high-dollar, critical long-lead item, and/or unpriced line items for RFIs/RFQs.
Evaluates supplier bids & establishes price reasonableness to support the prime proposal's cost volume.
Collaborates with Capture, Proposal, Contracts, Engineering, & Material Estimating teams to align supplier capabilities with overall win themes.
Ensures adherence to frameworks like FAR/DFARS, public law requirements, export control requirements such as ITAR/EAR, as well as company (and business) policies and procedures.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience in supply chain, purchasing, subcontracts, proposals, or contracts.
Or in lieu of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience in supply chain, purchasing, subcontracts, proposals, or contracts.
FAR/DFAR experience
Experience working with Bill of Materials (BOMs) with hundreds/thousands of line items
Experience working on bid & proposals
Costpoint/SAP knowledge

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