Principal / Supply Chain Procurement Specialist

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

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 Mission Systems (NGMS) is currently hiring for a Supply Chain or Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist at the Band 2 or Band 3 level to join our MS Space Global Supply Chain team, primarily supporting space programs.  This position may be staffed as hybrid from our Baltimore, MD site. The team meets in the office on a semi-quarterly basis for team building, trainings, and larger team meetings as they support the business.

What You'll Get To Do:

• Sources and procures goods and services of a commodity nature from many suppliers.
• Initiates Requests for Quotations and Proposals and analyzes proposed pricing from potential suppliers.
• Works with internal customers to ensure specifications are appropriate for the services or products required. Identifies opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through targeted negotiations.
• Ensure regulatory compliance through attention to detail for purchase orders of all dollar values in accordance with applicable FAR, DFARS, and related company procedures.
• Issues purchase orders and manages its life cycle.
• Manages performance of purchase orders, 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.
• In conjunction with quality organization, evaluates and monitors supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules.
• Reviews and approves supplier payments as needed.

Basic Qualifications for Band 2:

• Bachelor's Degree and 2+ years of Procurement, Supply Chain, Sourcing, or closely related business experience; OR a Master's degree
• US citizenship
• Experience with MS Office including Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills

Basic Qualifications for Band 3:

• Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of Procurement, Supply Chain, Sourcing, or closely related business experience; OR a Master's degree and 3 years
• US citizenship
• Experience with MS Office including Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Procurement or Supply Chain experience for an aerospace and/or Defense Company.
• FAR/DFARS,  government contracts, or equivalent regulated industries experience.
• Procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Experience with MS Office including Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong multi-tasking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.

Salary Range: $62,600.00 - $93,800.00Salary Range 2: $77,000.00 - $115,400.00

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.

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.