Posted:
4/15/2026, 8:12:19 AM
Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Operations & Logistics
Workplace Type:
Remote
Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist for our location in Northridge CA.
Position is full time remote.
Position Summary:
Source and procure several commodities such as machined metal, Castings, Additive Mfg., and other components on development and production programs.
Proficiency in the procurement process, including but not limited to price analysis, negotiations, policies, and procedures, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
Ability to place and oversee procurement packages
Initiates 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.
Identifies opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through targeted negotiations.
Manages performance of purchase orders and ensures compliance with all public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures including import/export regulations.
Review, reconcile and approve supplier invoices
Interfacing and collaborating with Programs and other organizations within and outside of Global Supply Chain
Ability to plan schedule and arrange activities to accomplish objective
Person should possess outstanding written and verbal communication skills and be extremely organized
Basic Qualifications for a Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist:
Our position emphasizes skills and requires 10 years of experience. Will consider 6 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, purchasing, supplier management, and/or related industry experience with a bachelor’s degree, or 4 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, purchasing, supplier management, and/or related industry experience with a master’s degree.
Effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Experience with using Microsoft Office Products including Word, PowerPoint, Excel
Self-starter who can work with minimal direction.
Procurement experience in Government environment
Ability to obtain a US Government issued Secret clearance; US Citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Expertise in Word and Excel.
Experience using CostPoint, SAP, Cognos and SharePoint
Knowledge of: U.S. Government contracting and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)/Defense Federal Acquisitions Regulation Supplement (DFARS), with specific working knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS); and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) audit procedures.
ASCM or Institute for Supply Management Certification
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