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Sr Principal Procurement Analyst

Northrop Grumman

Commerce, CAHybridJob$107–160K/yrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$107–160K/yr
Location
Commerce, CAHybrid
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Northrop Grumman is hiring a Sr Principal Procurement Analyst. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector seeks a Sr. Principal Procurement Analyst to lead supplier evaluations, manage subcontract activities, ensure compliance with regulations, and drive cost‑saving initiatives, contributing to critical missions while collaborating with internal stakeholders across contracts, engineering, and operations.

Key focus areas include Conduct supplier evaluations and performance monitoring to ensure quality and reliability, Manage all pre‑award and post‑award subcontract activities including onboarding suppliers, drafting RFPs, analyzing bids, negotiating, and completing compliant purchase order packages, and Coordinate and collaborate with internal stakeholders to finalize statements of work, manage supplier performance, and draft agreements such as NDAs and LTPAs.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor’s Degree Or 12+ Years Relevant Experience, Government Purchasing/Subcontracting Experience, and 8+ Years Relevant Experience. Important skills include MRP System Experience, Supplier Evaluations, Performance Monitoring, Pre-award Subcontract Management, Post-award Subcontract Management, and Onboarding Suppliers.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

MRP System ExperienceSupplier EvaluationsPerformance MonitoringPre-Award Subcontract ManagementPost-Award Subcontract ManagementOnboarding SuppliersDrafting RFPsDrafting RFQsBid AnalysisNegotiationsPurchase Order/Subcontract Package PreparationFAR/DFAR ComplianceSubcontract Performance ManagementClosing Out SubcontractsStatement of Work DevelopmentDrafting NDAsDrafting LTPAsImport/Export Regulations KnowledgeFlow-Down Clauses KnowledgeProcess ImprovementCost Savings OptimizationRisk MitigationGovernment Purchasing/Subcontracting ExperienceMRP System or SAP or Costpoint or Oracle

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree8+ Years Relevant Experience With Degree or 12+ Years Relevant Experience Without DegreeTravel 10%U.S. Citizenship

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's 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 nation's 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, they're making history.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations.

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our inclusive team. As a Sr. Principal Procurement Analyst, you’ll be crucial to missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.

This position will in one of the following locations:

  • San Diego, CA

  • Commerce, CA

  • Oxnard, CA

  • Goleta, CA

Requires up to 10% travel. Hybrid position at the above California sites. This is not a virtual/teleworking position. Relocation assistance will not be provided.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct supplier evaluations and performance monitoring to ensure quality and reliability.

  • Manage all pre-award and post-award subcontract activities, including but not limited to onboarding suppliers, drafting RFPs and RFQs, analyzing bids and conducting negotiations, completing compliant purchase order/subcontract packages meeting FAR/DFAR requirements, managing subcontract performance, and closing out subcontracts.

  • Coordinate and collaborate with key internal stakeholders such as contracts, engineering, quality, planning, operations, programs, end-users, and others to finalize Statements of Work (SOWs), manage supplier performance, and draft various agreements like Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and Long-Term Purchasing Agreements (LTPAs).

  • Ensure strict compliance with public laws, company policies, import/export regulations, flow-down clauses while upholding high standards of procurement integrity and ethical business practices.

  • Continuously refine processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, mitigate risks, and drive program success, while implementing strategies to optimize cost savings and reduce supplier-related risks.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of relevant experience in supply chain, purchasing, subcontracts, or contracts. Or in lieu of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience in supply chain, purchasing, subcontracts, or contracts.

  • Must have government purchasing/subcontracting experience

  • Experience in an MRP system, SAP, Costpoint, or Oracle

Primary Level Salary Range: $106,800.00 - $160,200.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Job Category: Global Supply Chain

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