Posted:
4/27/2026, 2:16:26 AM
Location(s):
Maryland, United States
Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Operations & Logistics
Workplace Type:
On-site
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist who is experienced in supply chain management and is a motivated self-starter to support the Linthicum, MD AMS site. This position is on-site.
What You'll Get To Do:
Source and procures goods and services of a commodity nature from many suppliers.
Initiate Requests for Quotations and Proposals and receives same, analyzing proposed pricing from potential suppliers.
In conjunction with quality organization, evaluates and monitors supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules. Works with internal customers to ensure specifications are appropriate for the services or products required.
Identify opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through targeted negotiations.
Issues purchase orders.
Manage performance of purchase orders, ensures compliance with all public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures including import/export regulations using strong written & verbal communication skills.
Employ sound business practices and assesses supplier performance as part of follow-up activities.
Ensure that appropriate documentation is provided to logistics/transportation & warehouse organization so that proper receipt is recorded.
Review and approve supplier payment as needed
Basic Qualifications:
A minimum of 8 years of experience in supply chain, finance and/or business experience with Bachelors or A minimum of 6 years of experience in supply chain, finance and/or business experience with Masters
Experience with FAR or DFAR Regulations
Procurement or supply chain experience
US citizenship required
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with SAP
Experience negotiating terms & conditions or other supplier agreements
Website: https://northropgrumman.com/
Headquarter Location: Falls Church, Virginia, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1994
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Grant
Industries: Data Integration ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Remote Sensing ⋅ Security ⋅ Software