Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist - 14055

Description

Requisition ID: R10183520

• Category: Global Supply Chain
• Location: Manhattan Beach, California, United States of America | Roy, Utah, United States of America
• Clearance Type: Secret
• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
• 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. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist to join our team of high performing, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Manhattan Beach, CA or Roy, UT, supporting the Strategic Deterrent System (SDS) Division.

Roles Responsibilities

The Procurement Specialist responsibilities will encompass:

• Sources and procures goods and services of a commodity nature from many suppliers.
• Initiates Requests 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.
• Works with internal customers to ensure specifications are appropriate for the services or products required.
• Manages performance of purchase orders, ensuring delivery expectations are met.
• Employs sound business practices and assesses supplier performance as part of follow-up activities.
• Ensures that appropriate documentation is provided to logistics/transportation & warehouse organization so that proper receipt is recorded.
• Reviews and approves supplier payment as needed.
• Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement.

Position Benefits:

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. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package to the Roy, UT location but not to the Manhattan Beach, CA location.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• 5 years of relative experience with a Bachelor’s degree, 3 years of relevant experience with a master's degree, and 1 year of experience with a PhD. 4 years of additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Must have U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• Professional experience in supply chain management or related fields, including logistics, manufacturing/project management, business management, leadership, or information systems.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite.

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Professional experience in a regulated industry, including Aerospace & Defense.
• Experience working with suppliers.
• Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)/Defense Federal Acquisitions Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking, and innovative behaviors in past projects, roles, or experiences.
• Demonstrated high attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Salary Range: $71,600 - $124,300

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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 all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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