Principal Supply Chain Strategy Specialist

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is currently seeking a Principal Supply Chain Strategy Specialist to join our Armament Systems Business Unit located in Plymouth, MN.
Armament Systems specializes in the development and production of Ammunition, Guns and Precision Guidance Ordinance.
Position Summary:
This role reports to our Director of Supply Chain. Individuals in this role on the Strategic Sourcing team define and develop material strategy with a focus on electronic and electro-mechanical commodities across the business unit. Employees will be responsible for drafting and negotiating various agreements, including long-term pricing agreements, teaming agreements, and negotiating terms and conditions. Employees will be responsible for assessing supply chain areas of risk and supplier health and implementing mitigating or corrective actions. This includes researching options to compete with single source suppliers, assessing current suppliers, and improving the current supply base through relationship development to support our dynamic business and associated requirements. This may also include working closely with engineering to research developing technologies. Employees will be responsible for improving the internal supply chain processes including benchmarking current processes against best practices and making recommendations for improvement.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Analyze and collect data on current awards and awards in pipeline to identify and capitalize on synergies at OU, BU
Strong experience with the electronics (semiconductors, active, and passive components) and electro-mechanical (cables, connectors, motors, drives) commodities and EMS suppliers for CCAs and Box Builds
Ability to assess the current and future market conditions of the electronics and electro-mechanical markets impacted by world events to the supply chains and develop creative strategies to minimize these impacts to current and future programs
Develop and implement tools for supply chain planning at the program level to aid in efficient execution of awarded programs including drafting and negotiating LTA, teaming agreements and terms and conditions
Insert strategic supply chain tools at proposal stage to streamline execution at program award and capitalize on existing supplier relationships and supplier health
Provide data on current supplier engagement, gaps, and penetration, evaluate risks, and implement corrective actions
Support long range strategic planning activities and establish near-term tactics to bring longer term plans to fruition through supplier engagement and market analysis
Supports management of NCTA & Capital plans across the division through understanding of supply chain health
Conducts market assessments relative to supply chain to include analysis of customer budgets, buying behaviors, and trends to identify potential market growth, supplier partnership or acquisition, and sourcing opportunities
Perform competitive analysis which will include identifying key trends, recent developments, competitive behaviors, and financial analysis
Basic Qualifications:
This position emphasizes skills first.

Must have 9 years of experience in Supply Chain or closely relevant field
Will consider a Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or technical discipline plus 5 years of Supply Chain experience or closely relevant field; or Masters degree plus 3 years of experience
Experience in defense or aerospace systems is highly desired
Demonstrated ability to create and maintain trusted relationships with internal and external customers.
Basic understanding of FAR/DFARs
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, with all levels of management and individual contributors.
Ability to travel domestically
U.S citizenship
Ability to obtain US Government Secret clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience in supply chain management on a major program.
Master's Degree in a Business or Technical field
Experience in defense or aerospace industry
Salary Range: $87,000.00 - $130,600.00The 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 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.