Principal or Sr Principal SC Subcontract Specialist
| Company | Northrop Grumman |
|---|---|
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO, USA, Huntsville, AL, USA |
| Salary | $87000 – $162600 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years of experience in Supplier Management or Supply Chain Management and/or relatable business experience or Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience; in lieu of degree an additional 4 years of relatable experience (for Level 3)
- Bachelor’s Degree with 8+ years of experience in Supplier Management or Supply Chain Management and/or relatable business experience or Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience; in lieu of degree an additional 4 years of relatable experience (for Level 4)
- Active DoD Secret Clearance at time of application
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
- Strong SAP or other ERP system experience
- Working knowledge of FAR/DFAR regulations
Responsibilities
- Sources and procures specialized subcontract services
- Owns contractual management for the supplier from ‘cradle to grave’
- 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 terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials 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
- Employs sound business practices and assesses supplier performance as part of follow-up activities
- 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
Preferred Qualifications
- Active DoD Top Secret clearance
- Strong negotiation skills
- Understanding of price analysis methods
- Accomplished presentation skills to senior leadership