Supply Chain Procurement Specialist, Level 1/2

Northrop Grumman

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

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • Florida • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $49,400 - $89,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sourcing and procuring commodity goods and services while ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies. Proficient in supplier management, negotiation, and utilizing Lean Six Sigma tools for continuous improvement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supply Chain ManagementProcurementSupplier ManagementLean Six SigmaSAP

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Hard Skills

Commodity SourcingRequest for QuotationsSupplier EvaluationCost NegotiationPurchase Order ManagementExcel ReportingSupplier Performance AssessmentCompliance ManagementQuality AssuranceLogistics Documentation

Soft Skills

Analytical ThinkingCommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingNegotiation

Tools & Technologies

SAPMRPLean Six Sigma Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Government Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

Public Law ComplianceImport/Export RegulationsSupplier QualityEfficiency ImprovementRisk Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Source and procure commodity goods and services from multiple suppliers
Initiate and analyze Requests for Quotations and Proposals, including proposed supplier pricing
Evaluate and monitor supplier quality, reliability, and delivery capability with the quality organization
Work with internal customers to ensure product and service specifications are appropriate
Negotiate to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and manage risk
Issue and manage purchase orders
Ensure compliance with public law, company and business policies, and import/export regulations
Assess supplier performance and employ sound business practices
Provide documentation to logistics, transportation, and warehouse organizations for proper receipt recording
Review and approve supplier payments as needed
Use Lean Six Sigma process tools with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree; or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma and a minimum of 4 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, purchasing, and/or supplier management for Level 1
Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 2 years of experience; or in lieu of degree, a High School Diploma and a minimum of 6 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, purchasing, and/or supplier management for Level 2
Experience with Excel and reporting
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret level Clearance within a reasonable period of time after starting
U.S. Citizenship required for positions with a government clearance
Preferred: experience or familiarity with purchasing services
Preferred: experience in SAP and MRP
Preferred: active U.S. Government Secret Clearance

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
Remote work arrangement