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Northrop Grumman

Sr. Prinicpal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist

Redondo Beach, CA

Engineering

Qualifications:

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Northrop Grumman Strategic Space Systems Division (NGSSSD) is seeking a Senior Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist for a position located in Redondo Beach, California.

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In this role, the successful candidate will be part of an organization focused on planning, acquiring and managing test equipment inventory as well as parts and materials for NGSSSD engineering development and test activities. More specifically, the candidate will lead the group in sourcing and procuring general purpose test equipment including goods and services of a commodity nature from many suppliers. This position coordinates with internal customers by using various analysis techniques, forecasting, scheduling, etc. to determine the correct balance of lease, rental and acquisition of products to acquire in working with external suppliers and vendors to maintain cost and operational efficiency to manage and ensure delivery and project schedules objectives are maintained. The role is focused on process discipline, compliance to Northrop Grumman Command Media and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS). Process improvements as well as delivering superior customer service to support our customer base is an ongoing focus.

Responsibilities will include managing workflow for the acquisition team ensuring workload leveling across all team members, assigning incoming equipment repairs based on workload and knowledge/specialty, review/approve high priced repair and parts cost based on multiple factors, reviewing equipment utilization to assist in Rent/Lease/Buy decision to optimize inventory usage, identifying equipment and coordinating sale/consignment/scrap/keep decisions and assessing priority requests to meet customer demands and program schedules, among other tasks that ensure customer support while meeting financial goals. Strong leadership qualities, as well as strong verbal and written communication skills are essential to be successful in this role.

Essential Functions:
  • Optimize general purpose test equipment inventory by analyzing and recommending most cost effective options
  • Maintain relationships with Suppliers Original Equipment Manufacturers and Vendors for acquisition, repair and periodic calibration of equipment
  • Validate and approve rent / lease / buy / repair recommendations to optimize financial mix of total inventory
  • Manage and ensure compliance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) 13 Operating Lease rates
  • Manage performance of purchase orders, ensures compliance with all public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures including import/export regulations
  • Analyze inventory for existing rental/lease contracts/rates to recommend termination or extension as based on business requirements
  • Research sources for hard to find and non-standard test equipment to facilitate customer and program requirements
  • Identify sale prices and execute the sale of under-utilized equipment based on Market Rate data/demand
  • Review, reconcile and approve supplier payments
  • Support and maintain monthly metrics, participate in teams such as Community of Practice, Process Working Groups, Financial Reviews and Inventory team meetings
  • Partner with Global Supply Chain, Property Management and Metrology labs to ensure compliance as well as create and maintain effective relationships
  • Obtain and manage yearly Lease Property Tax invoices, ensuring they have been reconciled with EAM records
  • Provide leadership with a list of suggested Capital equipment purchases as future needs are forecast

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-20003793
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led

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