United States-Oklahoma-Oklahoma City, United States
$86-128k
Full Time
3 hours ago
Job description
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.Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.
Are you ready to put your experience to work at Northrop Grumman? With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) Sector is seeking a Procurement Manager 1 to lead a team of buyers of diverse individuals.
Responsibilities:
Manages of team of buyers that sources and purchases machinery, equipment, tools, raw material, packaging materials, parts, services, and/or supplies necessary for operation of an organization
Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives
Compiles information to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes
Confers with suppliers and analyzes supplier's operations to determine factors that affect prices and determines lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules
Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, follows up orders placed, verifies delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records
Communicates with program customers to work and resolve challenges in the execution of the procurement efforts that are in their organization
Prepares and briefs charts to program and GSC Leadership on key performance indicators
May prepare bid packages
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of related experience, Master degree with 6 years of related experience or additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
Prior Government or Aerospace buying experience
Demonstrated ability to utilize Microsoft Office to create spreadsheets, documents, presentations. (i.e. Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
The ability to collaborate with program management and other multi-functional teams
Possess strong organizational skills
Ability to work with minimal supervision, work successfully in a fast- paced environment and apply sound judgment to problem solving
Knowledge of FAR/DFAR
Knowledge of CPSR and government audits
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security DOD clearance and Program clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with aircraft maintenance activities under US Govt. prime contracts to include spares procurement and movement.
Import / Export (ITAR) experience for movement of materials and technology
Familiar with SAP and/or Maximo procurement systems
Past Training/Mentoring of Junior level employees
Active Secret or Top Secret Clearance