Sr Prncpl Supl Chn Prcrmt Spec

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Job description

Requisition ID: R
Category: Global Supply Chain
Location: Northridge - CA, United States of America
Citizenship Required: United States Citizenship
Clearance Type: Secret
Telecommute: Yes- May Consider Occasional/Part-Time Teleworking for this position
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
Positions Available: 1

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 is seeking a Sr. Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist 4 in our Northridge, CA. Location.

Source and procure various commodities ranging from electronics to mechanical components.
Ability to analyze and evaluate supplier quotes, schedule, and/or terms and conditions, while working closely with the Program Management team
Initiate Requests for Quotation, analyzing Supplier proposals, perform price analysis, and negotiations.
Manages performance of purchase orders, ensures compliance with all public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures including import/export regulations.
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.
Monitor Supplier performance to support required delivery schedules.
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
Written and verbal communication skills and be extremely organized, as well as being an Excel power user

Basic Qualifications (Level 4):

Bachelor's Degree with 10 years experience or a Master's degree with 8 years' experience or a High School diploma/equivalent with 14 years' experience in supply chain, procurement, purchasing, supplier management, and/or related industry experience
U.S. citizenship required. Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
Experience in Supplier Management
Extensive Knowledge of MS Office applications (Microsoft, PowerPoint, Excel)

Preferred Qualifications (Level 4):

Active DoD Security Clearance
Masters' Degree in Business Administration, Finance or related field
Experience with consulting and service orders
LEAN or Process Improvement certification

Salary Range: 94200 - 141400

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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. With the continuing impacts of COVID-19 around the world, we are taking action to protect the health and well-being of our colleagues and maintain the safety of the communities where we operate. As a federal contractor, and consistent with Executive Order 14042 () we will require all newly hired employees in the United States to be fully vaccinated by January 18, 2022 or by your start date if it is after January 18th. Federal guidance allows for disability/medical and religious accommodations with respect to the vaccine requirement. Any requested accommodations must be reviewed and approved (if applicable) in advance of your start date.

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 U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.