Sr Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist

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.

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist who is experienced in supply chain management and is a motivated self-starter to support the Linthicum, MD AMS site. This position is on-site.

What You'll Get To Do:

• Source and procures goods and services of a commodity nature from many suppliers.

• Initiate Requests for Quotations and Proposals and receives same, analyzing proposed pricing from potential suppliers.

• In conjunction with quality organization, evaluates and monitors supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules. Works with internal customers to ensure specifications are appropriate for the services or products required.

• Identify opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through targeted negotiations.

• Issues purchase orders.

• Manage performance of purchase orders, ensures compliance with all public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures including import/export regulations using strong written & verbal communication skills.

• Employ sound business practices and assesses supplier performance as part of follow-up activities.

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

• Review and approve supplier payment as needed

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Basic Qualifications:

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in supply chain, finance and/or business experience with Bachelors or A minimum of 6 years of experience in supply chain, finance and/or business experience with Masters

• Procurement or supply chain experience

• US citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with FAR or DFAR Regulations

• Experience with SAP

• Experience negotiating terms & conditions or other supplier agreements

Primary Level Salary Range: $102,000.00 - $153,000.00

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