Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist
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.As a Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist (Band 2), you will further the success of our programs to help Northrop Grumman leave the boundaries of what's known and solve tomorrow's problems. This position will be working in our Linthicum, MD facility. This position is dynamic and challenging, requiring ingenuity, collaboration, and an insatiable drive to make the impossible possible. We’ll support you with training and robust benefits as we work together to defend and define the future.
The Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist (Band 2) responsibilities will encompass:
o Approaching competitive and non-competitive sourcing in request for quotations
o Optimizing volume pricing through bid package strategies
o Evaluating supplier proposals and potentially placing compliant purchase orders
o Extracting, monitoring, analyzing, and validating data information from multiple sources
o Developing engaging and collaborative relationships with suppliers and internal partners/customers to drive problem resolution
Candidates must be able to make sound decisions in a timely manner, display strong interpersonal skills, and have an agile perspective of compliance protocol mandated by regulated industry.
We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. Standard work schedule is a 9/80 with every other Friday off. This position is on-site.
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Basic Qualifications for Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist (Band 2):
- Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years'of experience in supply chain management, logistics, project management, and/or business management,
- Experience in MS Office suite, including Microsoft Teams
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
- U.S. citizenship
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with FAR/DFAR, including cyber security requirements (such as FAR 52.204-7012, DFARS 252.204-7012, etc.)
- Experience with SAP
- Experience using the Ariba SLP Portal for onboarding new NGC suppliers
- Experience with negotiations with suppliers