Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist/ Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist to join our Global Supply Chain team of qualified, diverse individuals in El Segundo, CA.
Please note this role is 100% ON-SITE and unable to support hybrid wok.
Location: ONSITE * in El Segundo, CA.
Schedule: 9/80 work schedule - with every other Friday OFF!
Essential Functions:
Source and procure complex, specialized goods and services. Owns contractual management for the supplier. Responsible for subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration and closeout phases. Coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders such as legal, contracts, finance, planning, operations, program management, engineering, and quality. As part of a cross-functional team, candidate will monitor and manage schedule, cost, technical and quality performance of suppliers in support of US Government programs. Subcontract Specialists will interface with supplier leadership teams to motivate and drive excellence in performance of contractual requirements.
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Job Duties:
Responsible for subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration and closeout phases
Manages supplier performance throughout the subcontracting lifecycle
Ensures compliance with all FAR, DFARS and public law requirements, as well as company policies and procedures
Identifies strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations
Cultivates and maintains strong working relationships with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders
Contributes to Program Risk and Opportunity management
Self-Starter with a bias toward action and problem solving
Strong written and verbal communicator
Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement
Basic Qualifications (Subcontract Specialist):
Must have Bachelor's Degree with 2 years of experience, Masters with 0 years of experience, or High School Diploma/Equivalent and 6 years of experience.
Experience must be in the following Procurement, Subcontracts, Contracts, Proposals, Sustainment, Program Integration, Project Management or other Global Supply Chain related field
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Experience with SAP/MRP or related business application software
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Level Security Clearance and Special Program Access within a reasonable amount of time deemed by Company needs
Basic Qualifications (Principal Subcontract Specialist):
Must have Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of experience, Masters with 3 years of experience, or High School Diploma/Equivalent and 9 years of experience.
Experience must be in the following Procurement, Subcontracts, Contracts, Proposals, Sustainment, Program Integration, Project Management or other Global Supply Chain related field
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Experience with SAP/MRP or related business application software
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Level Security Clearance and Special Program Access within a reasonable amount of time deemed by Company needs
Preferred Qualifications:
Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS regulations.
Supplier selection/management experience on US Government contract(s).
Experience working within a government approved purchasing system.
Familiarity with NGAS Subcontracting terms and conditions.