Sr Principal Supply Subcontract Specialist
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Irving
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job 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.
Job 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,
program and end-users. Develops subcontract specifications, work
statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of
specialized materials, equipment, and/or services. Prepares bid
packages, conducts bidders conferences, analyzes 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.
Additional Skills:
Basic Qualifications:
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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top
priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on
their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be
required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved
disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future
court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed
federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042
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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 most
positions.
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