Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist for our Business Unit, Armament Systems, located in Plymouth, MN.

Armament Systems specializes in the development and production of Ammunition, Guns and Precision Guidance Ordinance.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of services, specialized materials, and/or equipment

• Prepares bid packages, conducts bidders conferences, analyzes and evaluates proposals, performs price/cost, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes awards, and administers resulting subcontracts

• Ensures that appropriate documentation is provided to logistics/transportation & warehouse organization so that proper receipt is recorded

• Negotiates and coordinates additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts

• Participates with program functional areas to coordinate subcontract funding, invoice processing and program reviews.

• Coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders such as contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program and end-users

• In conjunction with quality organization, evaluates and monitors supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules

• Identifies strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations

• Manages performance of subcontracts, ensures compliance with all public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures including import/export regulations.

• Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement

• Manages and develops strategic/key suppliers. Reviews and approves supplier payments

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a High school diploma or GED with at least 10 years of related experience.  Will consider 6 years of experience with a Bachelor's Degree or 4 years of experience with a Master’s Degree.

• Experience in Subcontracts, Purchasing, Contracts, Finance, or Project Management

• Minimum of 1 year of experience with SAP or related business application software

• Minimum of 1 year of experience with FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) and DFARS

• Ability to collaborate with program management and other multi-functional teams

• Ability to multi-task and make sound decisions in a timely manner

• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills

• Demonstrated ability to work in a very fast paced environment

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Past experience performing successfully in a buying, supply chain planning, or supply chain program management role

• Knowledge of U.S. government and industry supply chain practices

• Knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS)

• Previous Control Account Manager (CAM) experience or training

• Demonstrated experience with compliance and problem solving

• Masters degree and 6+ years of supply chain, contracts, business management or related experience

• Negotiating skills with contracts in excess of $10 million

• Risk mitigation experience

• Change Management experience

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.