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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 has an opening for a Supply Chain Subcontracts Administrator or a Principal Supply Chain Subcontracts Administrator to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.  The preferred location for this position is remote in California, but full time remote will be considered anywhere in the country.

Essential Functions:

Sources and procures specialized goods and services.

Owns contractual management for the supplier.

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 subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, 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 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. 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.

Basic Qualifications for the Supply Chain Subcontracts Administrator:

Must have high school diploma or equivalent (GED) with at least 7 years of relevant experience or a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience with bachelor’s degree or a minimum of 1 years of relevant experience with Master’s

Solid understanding of procurement principles, policies, procedures, and regulations

Capable of working in a fast-paced environment, able to multi-task, make decisions in a timely manner and display strong interpersonal skills

Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with myriad levels of the organization including but not limited to developing and delivering to sector, division, business unit and Customer Leadership

Ability to collaborate with program management and other multi-functional teams

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking and innovative behaviors in past projects, roles or experiences

Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Minimum of 1 year of experience with SAP

Minimum of 1 year of experience with FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) and DFARS

Preferred Qualifications for the Supply Chain Subcontracts Administrator:

Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS regulations

Supplier selection/management experience on US Government contract(s)

Past experience performing successfully in a buying, supply chain planning, or supply chain program management role

Knowledge of U.S. government and industry supply chain practices

Knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS)

Previous Control Account Manager (CAM) experience or training

Demonstrated experience with compliance and problem solving

Masters degree and 6+ years of supply chain, contracts, business management or related experience

Negotiating skills with contracts in excess of $10 million

Risk mitigation experience

Change Management experience

Basic Qualifications for the Supply Chain Subcontracts Administrator:

Must have high school diploma or equivalent (GED) with at least 10 years of relevant experience or a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience with bachelor’s degree or a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience with Master’s

Solid understanding of procurement principles, policies, procedures, and regulations

Capable of working in a fast-paced environment, able to multi-task, make decisions in a timely manner and display strong interpersonal skills

Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with myriad levels of the organization including but not limited to developing and delivering to sector, division, business unit and Customer Leadership

Ability to collaborate with program management and other multi-functional teams

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking and innovative behaviors in past projects, roles or experiences

Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Minimum of 1 year of experience with SAP

Minimum of 1 year of experience with FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) and DFARS

Preferred Qualifications for the Supply Chain Subcontracts Administrator:

Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS regulations

Supplier selection/management experience on US Government contract(s)

Past experience performing successfully in a buying, supply chain planning, or supply chain program management role

Knowledge of U.S. government and industry supply chain practices

Knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS)

Previous Control Account Manager (CAM) experience or training

Demonstrated experience with compliance and problem solving

Masters degree and 6+ years of supply chain, contracts, business management or related experience

Negotiating skills with contracts in excess of $10 million

Risk mitigation experience

Change Management experience

Salary Range: $65,500.00 - $98,300.00Salary Range 2: $80,600.00 - $121,000.00

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.