Requisition ID: R10172964Category: Global Supply Chain Location: Plymouth, Minnesota, United States of America Clearance Type: None Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America) Travel Required: Yes, 10 of the Time Positions Available: 1At N
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Sr. Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist
Job Description:
Requisition ID: R10172964
  • Category: Global Supply Chain
  • Location: Plymouth, Minnesota, United States of America
  • Clearance Type: None
  • Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
  • Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
  • Travel Required: Yes, 10 of the Time
  • Positions Available: 1
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nations history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, theyre making history.

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist for our Business Unit, Armament Systems, located in Plymouth, MN.

Armament Systems specializes in the development and production of Ammunition, Guns and Precision Guidance Ordinance.

Responsibilities include:

  • Develop subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of services, specialized materials, and/or equipment

  • Prepares bid packages, conducts bidders conferences, analyzes and evaluates proposals, performs price/cost, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes awards, and administers resulting subcontracts

  • Ensures that appropriate documentation is provided to logistics/transportation & warehouse organization so that proper receipt is recorded

  • Negotiates and coordinates additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts

  • Participates with program functional areas to coordinate subcontract funding, invoice processing and program reviews.

  • Coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders such as contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program and end-users

  • In conjunction with quality organization, 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 (and business) policies and procedures including import/export regulations.

  • Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement

  • Manages and develops strategic/key suppliers. Reviews and approves supplier payments

Basic Qualifications:

  • Must have a High school diploma or GED with at least 12 years of related experience.  Will consider 8 years of experience with a Bachelors Degree or 6 years of experience with a Master’s Degree.

  • Experience in Subcontracts, Purchasing, Contracts, Finance, or Project Management

  • Minimum of 1 year of experience with SAP or related business application software

  • Minimum of 1 year of experience with FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) and DFARS

  • Ability to collaborate with program management and other multi-functional teams

  • Ability to multi-task and make sound decisions in a timely manner

  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills

  • Demonstrated ability to work in a very fast paced environment

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Past experience performing successfully in a buying, supply chain planning, or supply chain program management role

  • Knowledge of U.S. government and industry supply chain practices

  • Knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS)

  • Previous Control Account Manager (CAM) experience or training

  • Demonstrated experience with compliance and problem solving

  • Masters degree and 6+ years of supply chain, contracts, business management or related experience

  • Negotiating skills with contracts in excess of $10 million

  • Risk mitigation experience

  • Change Management experience

Salary Range: $104,900 - $157,300
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidates experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Company Details
Northrop Grumman
2980 Fairview Park Drive
Falls Church, Virginia 20171 USA
www.careers.northropgrumman.com
1875 Open Jobs Available
Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create...

Benefits:
Our benefits are designed to be flexible, because we know each one of our 120,000 employees have unique needs. We offer a range of benefit packages to ensure that everyone - from new graduates to long-term employees and their dependents - has options in health, savings and other important areas that support work/life balance.

Supported Manufacturers:
Unmanned Systems, Cybersecurity, Logistics

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Job Info
Location
Plymouth, Minnesota, United States
Type
Permanent
Company Details
Northrop Grumman
2980 Fairview Park Drive
Falls Church, Virginia 20171 USA
www.careers.northropgrumman.com
1875 Open Jobs Available
Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create...

Benefits:
Our benefits are designed to be flexible, because we know each one of our 120,000 employees have unique needs. We offer a range of benefit packages to ensure that everyone - from new graduates to long-term employees and their dependents - has options in health, savings and other important areas that support work/life balance.

Supported Manufacturers:
Unmanned Systems, Cybersecurity, Logistics

Supported Models:

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