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About the Role

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Supply Chain Professional to join the Global Supply Chain Corporate Office support team. This role involves managing Sourcing and Procurement activities, including strategic contracting for natural gases and chemical management services, working with multiple companies, interfacing with company sites, assisting with shortage analysis, price negotiation, and market risk while assuring regulatory compliance. The position also includes managing sourcing efforts through solicitation, contract award, and post-award administration for various commodity types supporting factory operations.

Responsibilities

Managing a range of Sourcing and Procurement activities including strategic contracting for delivery and coordination of natural gases and chemical management services (CMS), working with multiple companies, interfacing with company sites, assisting with shortage analysis, price negotiation, and market risk while assuring regulatory compliance.
Managing sourcing efforts through solicitation, contract award, and post-award administration.
Prepare requests for proposal packages for materials, equipment, and/or services.
Conducting data analytics evaluation of proposals, facilitating the selection/recommendation of suppliers, negotiating contract provisions and pricing, and issuing awards.
Negotiate terms and conditions of all components of contractual agreements, including Statements of Work and Professional Services Agreements.
Negotiate and coordinate additions, deletions, and/or modifications to purchase orders and supplier contracts.
Actively investigate and resolve open invoice payment issues.
Maintain and report competitive savings.
Monitor and maintain current supplier certifications.
Pursue and manage small business opportunities where possible.

Requirements

Associate's degree with 7 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 3 years of relevant experience; a High School diploma or equivalent with 9 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.
Knowledge and experience with indirect shared service or direct government purchasing.
Problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, and experience presenting to various levels of management.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, business-oriented environment.
Microsoft Office Suite with special emphasis on Excel (at least intermediate level).
Proficiency with SAP S4 for purchase order generation and invoice resolution.
Demonstrated experience in the area of Bulk Gas contracting, understanding the market, addressing risks, and assisting with shortage and/or problem solving.
Ability to influence supplier opportunities in a positive way for the Enterprise.
Experience with building strong relationships with internal partners.
U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Skills

Sourcing
Procurement
Strategic contracting
Natural gas contracting
Chemical management services (CMS)
Shortage analysis
Price negotiation
Market risk assessment
Regulatory compliance
Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO)
Vendor managed inventory
Tooling and machinery procurement
Commodity management
Solicitation
Contract award
Post-award administration
Data analytics
Supplier selection
Contract negotiation
Purchase order management
Invoice resolution
Competitive savings reporting
Supplier certification management
Small business opportunity management
Indirect shared service purchasing
Direct government purchasing
Problem-solving
Analytical skills
Written communication
Verbal communication
Presentation skills
Independent work
Microsoft Office Suite
Microsoft Excel (intermediate level)
SAP S4
Bulk Gas contracting
Risk management
Supplier relationship management

Location

Remote

Work Type

Remote
Full-time

Experience Level

Entry to mid-level
7 years relevant experience (Associate's degree)
5 years relevant experience (Bachelor's degree)
3 years relevant experience (Master's degree)
9 years relevant experience (High School diploma)

Education Level

Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
High School diploma or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

$77,800.00 - $116,800.00

Benefits

Health insurance coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Overtime
Shift differential
Discretionary bonus
Long Term Incentives (for VP or Director positions)

About the Company

Northrop Grumman is one of the largest global security companies in the world.
Employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come.
Pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled Northrop Grumman to be at the forefront of many technological advancements.
Culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
Has an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible.
Employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Equal Opportunity

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.