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Northrop Grumman
Staff Supply Chain Procurement Specialist
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A Procurement or Sourcing Specialist is responsible for sourcing and purchasing the goods or services required by an organization, especially tracking overall spend and improving bidding processes. Responsible for maintaining supplier relationships. May also be responsible growing supplier relationships with new and/or existing suppliers.
$67,963 / year median in the U.S.
-1% projected decline
Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START
NoCLEARANCE TYPE
Secret TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time ## 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. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems' Weapons Systems business unit is seeking a Staff (Level 5) Supply Chain Procurement Specialist to support our growing supply chain organization. This is a remote position within the United States, working a 9x80 schedule. The Staff SCA sources and procures specialized goods and services for NGDS Weapon Systems, owns contractual management for suppliers, and drives the full end to end supply chain lifecycle; from source selection and proposal evaluation through award, execution, administration, and closeout.Key duties include:
- Assist in developing, Long‑Term Pricing Agreements, and other GSC related contractual documents.
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating terms & conditions for complex, high‑value contracts (FFP, CPFF, T&M, etc.).
- Preparing bid packages, leading bidder conferences, conducting cost/price analysis, and selecting/recommending subcontractors.
- Coordinating with contracts, legal, engineering, quality, planning, operations, finance, program management, and end‑users.
- Monitoring supplier performance (KPIs, quality, schedule) and applying Lean Six Sigma tools to drive efficiency and risk mitigation.
- Leading Supply Chain Management Teams (SMT)
- Ensuring compliance with
FAR, DFARS, ITAR, EAR, NATO
contracts, and all company policies; maintaining audit ready documentation. Essential Functions- Lead sourcing, evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration, and closeout.
- Assess and communicate supplier performance; manage the cradle‑to‑grave procurement lifecycle.
- Ensure compliance with all FAR/DFARS/public‑law requirements and company policies.
- Identify cost‑saving and risk mitigation strategies through targeted negotiations.
- Build and sustain strong relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders.
- Contribute to program risk and opportunity management; employ Lean Six Sigma for continuous improvement.
- Draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements, NDAs, Terms and Conditions, Teaming Agreements, and Long‑Term Pricing Agreements.
- Conduct market research, cost/price analysis, and KPI tracking; implement corrective actions as needed.
- Coordinate import/export operations with trade‑compliance and logistics teams.
- Execute and manage high‑value contracts. Basic Qualifications
- Education /
Experience:
Bachelors degree & 12 years of related experience, OR a Masters degree & 10 years of related experience, OR a PhD & 8 years of related experience, OR a high school diploma or equivalent & 16 years of related experience in subcontracts, purchasing, contracts, project/business management, or finance.- Experience in executing large compliant procurements; negotiating terms & conditions; supplier performance management; cost/price analysis; market research.
- Working‑level knowledge of
FAR/DFARS
(or equivalent business law).- CostPoint or
SAP ERP + MS
Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).- Ability to obtain and maintain a Government Secret clearance or higher (US Citizenship required) Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Government Acquisitions, Contract Management, Project Management, Business Management, Finance, or related field.
- Ability to negotiated large contracts; strong presentation skills to senior leadership.
- Expertise with both U.S. Government and commercial subcontracts, multiple contract types, and special payment provisions (e.g., progress‑ or performance‑based payments).
- Knows how to perform Price Cost Analysis
- Proven ability to be a leader and mentor for the team.