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About the Role

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Supply Chain Procurement Specialist for its Weapon Systems Division. This position is a telecommute role. Armament Systems specializes in the development and production of Ammunition, Guns and Precision Guidance Ordinance.

Responsibilities

• Sources and procures specialized goods and services of a commodity nature from multiple suppliers.
• Initiates Requests for Quotations and Proposals and receives same, analyzing proposed pricing from potential suppliers.
• 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.
• Identifies opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through targeted negotiations.
• Issues purchase orders.
• Manages performance of purchase orders, ensuring compliance with all public law requirements and company policies.
• Employs sound business practices and assesses supplier performance.
• Ensures appropriate documentation is provided to logistics/transportation & warehouse organization for proper receipt.
• Reviews and approves supplier payment as needed.
• Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Must have 6 years of experience.
• Will also consider a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum work experience of 2 years or a Master’s degree and 0 years of experience.
• Understanding of procurement policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Possess ability to collaborate with program management and other multi-functional teams.
• Have general knowledge of FAR/DFAR and associated Federal Contracting regulations.
• Possess strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrate ability to multi-task and make decisions in a timely manner.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, work successfully in a fast-paced environment and apply sound judgment to problem solving.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking and innovative behaviors in past projects, roles or experiences.
• Experience working with multiple contracting formats, including Firm Fixed Price and Cost Reimbursable.
• Knowledge relating to special payment provisions (progress or performance-based payments).
• Understand the proposal process, pricing instructions, terms and conditions and determine the adequacy of supplier proposals received.
• US Citizenship required.

Skills

• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Experience using CostPoint, Cognos and SharePoint
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

Location

• Telecommute

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 6 years of experience
• 2 years of experience with Bachelor's degree
• 0 years of experience with Master's degree

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree

Salary/Compensations

• $62,700.00 - $94,100.00

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and 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/Director positions)

About the Company

• 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.

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.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.