Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist - Level 3 or Level 4

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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.Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist - Level 3 or Level 4, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position can be located in our Gilbert, AZ or Dulles, VA offices or Virtual Remote/Teleworker, however, may require an on-site presence on occasion, with opportunity to travel based on business needs.
In this job, you will:

Be responsible for supporting multiple products across programs with several suppliers

Procure and manage medium to high value and risk subcontracts and general procurement, including long term agreements and OA's

Prepare bids, evaluate bids, select suppliers and negotiate price, terms and conditions, delivery, quality and service

Manage supplier performance, along with Supplier Performance Specialist, from issuance of order through close-out

Interface with Supply Chain Management, Program Planners, Quality, Receiving and Program Management and Supplier's Management team

May mentor junior staff members

Job Responsibilities:

Review Purchase Requisitions for completeness and obtain additional information considered necessary

Prepare Request for Quotation (RFQ)/Request for Proposal (RFP) and identify sources eligible to receive RFQ/RFP for complex and/or non-routine procurement requirements

Evaluate suppliers' quotes/proposals for compliance with RFQ/RFP and fact find suppliers' proposals

Co-lead in the source selection team for competitive procurements

Perform a cost and/or price analysis to determine price reasonableness

Negotiate with suppliers on price, schedule, and terms and conditions, and any other contractual requirements -may lead negotiations with supplier

Make subcontract awards to suppliers and document the subcontract folders in accordance with the local procurement policies and procedures, including long term agreements

Manage supplier performance, along with Supplier Performance Specialist, during subcontract execution, including, but not limited to, managing supplier delivery schedule, processing invoices for payment, managing Subcontract submittals

Work in and support cross functional program teams including, but not limited to, Supplier Performance, Supply Chain Program Management, Contracts, Engineering and Finance along with other supporting organizations across Northrop

Adhere to strict government and company compliance processes and policies with the ability to understand complex compliance requirements in accordance with company policies

Perform subcontract close-outs in accordance with the local procurement policies and procedures