RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 75% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.Northrop Grumman's Business Unit, Armament Systems has an opening for an Sr Principal Contract Manufacturing Representative. This role can be in Plymouth, MN or Mesa, AZ. Armament Systems is a leading producer of Gun Systems and Ammunition.
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Position Summary:
This role reports to our Director of Supply Chain. This person will perform sourcing, supplier development and sustainment support activities for our business unit. This position requires a motivated individual able to work independently and as a team player who can multi-task and communicate effectively with varying levels of program, engineering and GSC stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
Provide sourcing recommendation to internal customers (common products procurement and major subcontract) by utilizing strategic sourcing tools.
Identifying and on-boarding new sources of supply and detailed commodities such as machined piece parts, plastic molded parts, electronics, and energetics.
Conducting capability assessments, performing supplier audits and performance monitoring of suppliers for assigned commodities.
Travel required up to 75%
Flex work schedule to work remotely part time with manager approval.
Work effectively with engineering, and materials & processes, supplier quality and sub-contracts organizations to help resolve technical supplier challenges and access supplier capabilities for global supply chain and capture teams.
Support successful execution of supplier source selection, on-boarding (if applicable) and follow-on acquisition cycles with electronics suppliers.
Basic Qualifications:
This position emphasis skills and experience. Must have 12 years of experience. Will also consider a Bachelor degree with a minimum work experience of 8 years or Masters and 6 years of experience.
Previous experience working with engineering, and materials & processes, supplier quality and sub-contracts organizations to help resolve technical supplier challenges and access supplier capabilities for global supply chain and capture teams.
Experience in reviewing a supplier's ISO and QMS systems to ensure they can meet the program requirements.
Ability to assess a suppliers capabilities and capacity to meet program demands.
Experience reviewing a contract to understand the requirements and verify a supplier's compliance to those requirements.
Experience using SAP, Windows software packages, and other electronic databases
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
Preferred Experiences:
Electronic Component/Commodity experience
Knowledge of FAR & DFAR requirements
Knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100 requirements
Special Access Program clearance
Salary Range: $98,100.00 - $147,100.00The 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.