Supply Chain Procurement Specialist - Level 4

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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 Procurement Specialist- ​Level 4, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position offers FT remote work, but preference is to be located near one of our NG Space Sector sites.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to: 

• Sourcing and procuring various commodities throughout multiple programs – Initiate Requests for Quotation, analyzing Supplier proposals, perform price analysis, and negotiations 

• Ensures compliance with all public law requirements (FAR and DFARS) as well as company (and business) policies and procedures including import/export regulations

• Reviews documentation of peers to ensure compliance

• Work independently 

• Problem solve and find creative solutions 

• Review, reconcile and approve supplier invoices. 

• Interfacing and collaborating with Programs and other organizations within and outside of Global Supply Chain

• Plan Schedule and arrange execute activities to accomplish objectives 

• Identifies opportunities to improve efficiency

• Contributes to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards.

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience in Global Supply Chain, Purchasing/ Procurement, Operations – OR – Master’s degree with 6+ years of professional experience; in lieu of degree an additional 4+ years of experience will be considered 

• Strong experience in government contracting and compliance to internal policies and procedures as well as FAR/ DFARS

• Proficiency in MS Office suite

• Proficiency in Excel including pivot tables, data analysis and V-look ups 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and extremely organized 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• High experience in negotiating overriding terms and conditions

• Experience in reviewing Purchase Order documentation for adherence to policies and procures and FAR/ DFARS

• Experienced and knowledgeable with SAP/CostPoint ERP System 

• Located near a NGSP site (Baltimore, Chandler, Dulles, Los Angeles)

Primary Level Salary Range: $97,100.00 - $145,700.00

The 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.