Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and Cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist located in Salt Lake City, Utah. This position will require you to be in the office full time.
What You'll Get to do:
Source and procure several commodities such as hardware components, COTS items, machined components in support of production programs.
Proficiency in the procurement process, including but not limited to price analysis, negotiations, policies and procedures, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
Ability to place and oversee procurement packages.
Initiates Requests for Quotations and Proposals and receives same, analyzing proposed pricing from potential suppliers.
In conjunction with quality organization, evaluates and monitors supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules.
Works with internal customers to ensure specifications are appropriate for the services or products required
Identifies opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through targeted negotiations.
Manages performance of purchase orders, ensures compliance with all public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures including import/export regulations.
Review, reconcile and approve supplier invoices.
Interfacing and collaborating with Programs and other organizations within and outside of Global Supply Chain
Ability to plan, schedule, and arrange activities to accomplish objectives.
Person should possess outstanding written and verbal communication skills and be extremely organized.
Ensures that appropriate documentation is provided to logistics/transportation & warehouse organization so that proper receipt is recorded.
Reviews and approves supplier payment as needed.
Employs sound business practices and assesses supplier performance as part of follow-up activities.
The ideal candidate must have a critical thinking skillset and innovative behavior in a supply chain role or projects.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree with minimum of 5 years of experience Or a Master's degree with minimum of 3 years of professional experience in a procurement or buyer position, supply chain management, business and financial planning, contracts administration, and project management or closely related fields. Or the equivalent of 8+ years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.
Experience with SAP or similar ERP system
MS Office suite experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
US Citizenship.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Microsoft Excel
Experience managing suppliers through the following: cost/schedule/quality.
Professional experience in a regulated industry; to include Aerospace & Defense, Insurance, Financial Services, Telecommunications.
Experience with Critical Path Management, FAR and DFARS.
Experience with negotiating terms and conditions in a corporate setting.
Experience with Government purchasing and contracting.
Experience analyzing data to formulate and execute effective negotiation strategies.
Experience in Administering high dollar value Purchase Orders and Subcontracts.
Experience leading projects in supply chain.
Experience communicating written and verbally in a global supply chain working environment.
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What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off, and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree with 5+ years OR Master's with 3+ years OR 8+ years equivalent experience
- Experience with SAP or similar ERP system
- MS Office suite experience
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
- U.S. Citizenship
- Must be located in Salt Lake City, Utah and work in-office full time
- Proficiency in procurement processes including price analysis, negotiations, and contract/policy compliance
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills and strong organization
- Experience placing and managing purchase orders, ensuring regulatory and public law compliance (including import/export)
- Ability to review, reconcile, and approve supplier invoices
- Experience with supplier evaluation and performance management
- Microsoft Excel experience
- Experience managing suppliers across cost, schedule, and quality metrics
- Experience in regulated industries (Aerospace & Defense, Insurance, Financial Services, Telecommunications)
- Experience with Critical Path Management, FAR and DFARS
- Experience negotiating terms and conditions and government purchasing/contracting
- Experience administering high dollar value purchase orders and subcontracts
- Experience leading supply chain projects and analyzing data for negotiation strategies
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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What We Do
We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
