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Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist-19449*
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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.
$70,680 / year median in Utah
+6% projected growth
Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START
NoCLEARANCE TYPE
Secret TRAVEL:
Yes, 25% 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 is seeking a Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist . This position will be located in Roy, UT. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.What You'll Get To Do:
- Source and procure several commodities such as hardware components, COTS items, machined components, services, and software in support of program needs.
- Resolve procurement challenges without established precedent, including sole and single-source environments, non-comparable pricing scenarios, and scope ambiguity requiring independent analytical judgement.
- Interpret technical documentation such as drawings, specifications, statements of work, and engineering change orders to support procurement decisions.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams during proposal phase to align procurement strategy with program requirements and bid timelines.
- Lead sourcing efforts across diverse and challenging commodity portfolios, including emerging technologies, cutting edge systems, and end-of-life/obsolete components requiring creative procurement solutions.
- Request for Quotations and Proposals and receives same, analyzing proposed pricing from potential suppliers
- In conjunction with quality organization, evaluates and monitors supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules.
- Work with internal customers to ensure specifications are appropriate for the services or products required
- Interfacing and collaborating with Programs and other organizations within and outside of Global Supply Chain
- Ability to plan, schedule, and arrange activities to accomplish objectives.
- Employ sound business practices and assesses supplier performance as part of follow-up activities. As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80.