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Sr Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

Sr Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

CompanyNorthrop Grumman
LocationMelbourne, FL, USA, Palm Coast, FL, USA
Salary$98100 – $147100
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s, Master’s
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • Must have Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 8 years combined experience OR a Master’s degree with a minimum of 6 years combined experience
  • A minimum of 12 years combined may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Experience must be in the following: Subcontracts, Purchasing, Contracts, Finance, or Proposal Price/Cost Analysis
  • SAP or related business application software
  • Familiarity with FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) and DFARS
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government DoD Secret Security Clearance and/Special Program Access(s) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the Company to meet its business needs.

Responsibilities

  • Sources and procures complex, specialized goods and services
  • Owns contractual management for the supplier
  • Responsible for subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration, and closeout phases
  • Coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders such as legal, contracts, finance, planning, operations, program management, engineering, and quality
  • Monitors and manages schedule, cost, technical and quality performance of suppliers in support of US Government programs
  • Interfaces with supplier leadership teams to motivate and drive excellence in performance of contractual requirements
  • Provides subcontracting process and compliance requirements guidance to junior Subcontract Specialists, Supplier Management Teams and Integrated Product Team Leads
  • Works under general direction toward long-range goals and objectives
  • Performs independently with minimal management oversight

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in business, Global Supply Chain or Project Management
  • Experience working on high dollar development Subcontracts (i.e., $100M Cost Reimbursable Preferred)
  • Negotiating skills with contracts in excess of $100 million
  • Experience conducting oral presentations to senior leadership
  • Previous Team Lead or Management experience
  • Knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
  • Previous Control Account Manager (CAM) experience or training
  • Working Level Knowledge of Business Law
  • Risk mitigation experience
  • Change Management experience
  • Active DoD Secret Clearance