Northrop Grumman is seeking a Supply Chain Procurement Specialist (Level 2) for our Business Unit, Armament Systems. This will be a full time remote position with occasional NG site travel.
Armament Systems specializes in the development and production of Ammunition, Guns and Precision Guidance Ordinance.
Position Summary: Sources and procures electrical, electronic, and electromechanical goods and services from many suppliers. 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. Issues purchase orders. 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. Employs sound business practices and assesses supplier performance as part of follow-up activities. Ensures that appropriate documentation is provided to logistics/transportation & warehouse organization so that proper receipt is recorded. Reviews and approves supplier payment as needed. Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelors degree in supply chain, business, finance or related field & 2+ years of related procurement experience, OR a masters degree in supply chain, business or finance, OR a high school diploma & 6+ years of related procurement experience
• The successful candidate must have experience working with multiple contracting formats, including Firm Fixed Price and Cost Reimbursable, possess knowledge relating to special payment provisions (progress or performance based payments). Applicant must understand the proposal process, pricing instructions, terms and conditions and determine the adequacy of supplier proposals received.
• The successful candidate will possess strong leadership, communication and writing skills as well as identification of risk mitigation techniques and problem solving skills
• Eligible to obtain & maintain a DoD secret clearance. (US citizenship required)
Preferred Qualifications:
• Expertise in Word and Excel.
• Experience using Costpoint, Cognos and Sharepoint
• Knowledge of: U.S. Government contracting and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)/Defense Federal Acquisitions Regulation Supplement (DFARS), with specific working knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS); and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) audit procedures.
• ASCM or APICS Certification
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, finance, or a related field and 2+ years of related procurement experience
- Alternatively, a master’s degree in supply chain, business, or finance
- Alternatively, a high school diploma and 6+ years of related procurement experience
- Experience with multiple contracting formats, including Firm Fixed Price and Cost Reimbursable
- Knowledge of special payment provisions, including progress-based or performance-based payments
- Understanding of proposal processes, pricing instructions, terms and conditions, and supplier proposal adequacy
- Strong leadership, communication, writing, risk mitigation, and problem-solving skills
- Eligible to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret clearance
- U.S. citizenship
- Expertise in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Experience using Costpoint, Cognos, and SharePoint
- Knowledge of U.S. government contracting, FAR, DFARS, Cost Accounting Standards, and DCAA audit procedures
- ASCM or APICS certification
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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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