Senior Principal, Supply Chain Procurement Specialist

Northrop Grumman

. Source and procure commodity goods and services from multiple suppliers .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeClearfield • Utah • United StatesSenior💰 $73,900 - $138,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in procurement and supply chain management, including sourcing, supplier negotiation, and compliance with public law and regulations. Proficient in using Lean Six Sigma tools for continuous improvement and experienced in managing supplier performance and relationships.

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Supply Chain ManagementProcurementNegotiation ExperienceSAP S/4HANAU.S. Government Procurement

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Hard Skills

Commodity SourcingRequest for Quotation (RFQ)Request for Proposal (RFP)Purchase Order ManagementSupplier Performance EvaluationPrice AnalysisLean Six SigmaCompliance with FAR/DFARSSupplier Quality MonitoringCost Reduction Strategies

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingAnalytical ThinkingNegotiation

Tools & Technologies

SAP S/4HANAERP SystemsQuality Management ToolsLogistics Documentation

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Aerospace IndustryDefense IndustryPublic Law ComplianceImport/Export RegulationsSupplier Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Source and procure commodity goods and services from multiple suppliers
Initiate Requests for Quotation (RFQ) and Requests for Proposal (RFP), and analyze supplier pricing and proposals
Issue and manage purchase orders throughout their lifecycle
Evaluate and monitor supplier quality, reliability, and delivery performance with the Quality organization
Ensure procurement activities comply with public law requirements, company and business procedures, and import/export regulations
Assess supplier performance through follow-up activities
Partner with internal customers to ensure product and service specifications are appropriate
Negotiate to reduce cost, improve efficiency, and manage risk
Provide documentation to logistics/transportation and warehouse organizations for proper receipt and inventory records
Review and approve supplier payments as needed
Use Lean Six Sigma process improvement tools with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement
Support Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems’ Global Supply Chain team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, purchasing, and/or supplier management for Level 3; OR 10+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, purchasing, and/or supplier management for Level 4; OR 14+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance within a reasonable period of time after starting
Background in U.S. Government procurement with familiarity of FAR/DFARS preferred
Aerospace or defense industry experience preferred
Experience performing price analysis preferred
Demonstrated negotiation experience with suppliers preferred
Experience using SAP S/4HANA or similar ERP systems preferred
Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance preferred
U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions
Ability to travel 10% of the time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Overtime eligibility depending on the position
Shift differential depending on the position
Discretionary bonus
Health insurance coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Relocation assistance: No relocation assistance available