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Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist
Northrop Grumman. Source and procure specialized goods and services using Defense Systems Principles and Operating Practices (DS PrOP) .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in procurement and contract management, with a strong focus on compliance with public law and company policies. Proficient in supplier evaluation, negotiation, and strategic supplier development within the defense sector.
Highest-signal resume keywords
US Government Procurement ExperienceFAR/DFAR ComplianceERP Systems ExperienceCostpoint or SAP ProficiencySupplier Development
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Hard Skills
Contract ManagementSupplier EvaluationNegotiationCost ReductionRisk ManagementContinuous ImprovementSpecification DevelopmentBid Package PreparationProposal EvaluationTerms and Conditions Review
Soft Skills
CollaborationCommunicationProblem SolvingStakeholder ManagementTeam Coordination
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office SuiteMicrosoft TeamsCostpoint ERPSAP ERP
Certifications & Qualifications
U.S. Government Security Clearance Eligibility
Industry Keywords
Defense Systems PrinciplesPublic Law ComplianceImport/Export RegulationsLong Term Pricing AgreementsBlanket Purchase OrdersMaintenance, Repairs & Operations KnowledgeCables and Harnesses/Connectors
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Source and procure specialized goods and services using Defense Systems Principles and Operating Practices (DS PrOP)
- Coordinate and collaborate with contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, and program stakeholders
- Own contractual management for suppliers and procurements
- Manage purchase order performance and ensure compliance with public law, company policies, procedures, and import/export regulations
- Develop and review specifications, statements of work, and terms and conditions
- Prepare bid packages, conduct bidders’ conferences, evaluate proposals, negotiate provisions, select or recommend suppliers, write awards, and administer resulting contracts
- Evaluate and monitor supplier quality, reliability, and delivery capability with the quality organization
- Assess supplier performance and employ sound business practices
- Provide documentation to logistics, transportation, and warehouse organizations for proper receipt recording
- Manage and develop strategic/key suppliers
- Identify cost-reduction, efficiency, risk-management, negotiation, and continuous-improvement opportunities
- Represent the organization as a prime contact on contracts or projects
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in business or related field and 5 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree in business or related field and 3 years of related experience
- US Government Procurement Experience (FAR/DFAR)
- Experience interfacing/collaborating with programs and other organizations within and outside of Global Supply Chain
- Experience with ERP systems, Costpoint or SAP
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, especially Microsoft Teams, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Eligible to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance
- U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite
- Preferred: Procurement/Subcontracts experience with build to print—Cables and Harness’/Connectors
- Preferred: Previous experience in Costpoint ERP system
- Preferred: Maintenance, Repairs & Operations category and supplier knowledge
- Preferred: Experience with Long Term Pricing Agreements and Blanket Purchase Orders
- Must be able to travel 10% of the time
Benefits
Comp & perks- Overtime eligibility
- Shift differential
- Discretionary bonus
- Health insurance coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- 100% telecommuting
- Limited travel to local United States locations