Northrop Grumman Defense Systems sector is seeking an Associate Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist to join our growing team of diverse professionals.
Responsibilities:

Sources and procures specialized goods and services

* Owns contractual management for the supplier

* 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, and program

* Develops subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and/or services. Prepares proposal packages, conducts supplier conferences, and evaluates proposals

* Negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes awards, and administers resulting subcontracts

* 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

* Employs sound business practices and assesses supplier performance as part of follow up activities.

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

* Manages and develops strategic/key suppliers

* Reviews and approves supplier payment as needed

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

Basic Qualifications :

Must have a High school diploma or GED with at least 4 years of related experience; will consider 0 years of experience with a bachelor's degree

* 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

Preferred Qualifications:

SAP experience

* Government contract knowledge and/or experience

* Microsoft office proficiency

* Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance

Salary Range: $49,200 - $73,800
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 candidate's 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.