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Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS), is seeking a Supply Chain Procurement Specialist in Jacksonville, FL.
Responsibilities include:
- Develop subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of services, specialized materials, and/or equipment
- Prepare bid packages, conduct bidders conferences, analyzes and evaluates proposals, performs price/cost, negotiates subcontract provisions, select or recommends subcontractors, write awards, and administer resulting subcontracts
- Ensure that appropriate documentation is provided so that proper receipt is recorded
- Negotiate and coordinate additions, deletions, or modifications to subcontracts
- Participate with program functional areas to coordinate subcontract funding, invoice processing and program reviews.
- Coordinate and collaborate with key stakeholders such as contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program and end-users
- In conjunction with quality organization, evaluate and monitor supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules
- Identify strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations
- Manage performance of subcontracts, ensures compliance with all public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures including import/export regulations.
- Utilize process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement
- Manage and develop strategic/key suppliers. Review and approve supplier payments
Basic Qualifications:
- Must have a High school diploma or GED with at least 6 years of related experience; OR 2 plus years of experience with a bachelor's degree; OR 1 plus year of relevant experience with a Master's
- Demonstrated ability to utilize Microsoft Office to create spreadsheets, documents, presentations. (i.e. Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and/or accomplishing them simultaneously
- Must have an active DOD Secret security clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior Government or Aerospace procurement/buying experience
- Knowledge of FAR/DFAR
- Knowledge of CPSR and government audits
- Experience with aircraft maintenance activities under US Govt. prime contracts to include spares procurement and movement.
- Import/Export (ITAR) experience for movement of materials and technology
- SAP Experience
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED with at least 6 years of related experience
- Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of related experience
- Master's degree with at least 1 year of relevant experience
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously
- Active Department of Defense Secret security clearance
- Government or aerospace procurement or buying experience
- Knowledge of FAR and DFARS
- Knowledge of CPSR and government audits
- Experience with aircraft maintenance activities under U.S. government prime contracts, including spares procurement and material movement
- Import/export and ITAR experience
- SAP experience
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple medical plan options by region alongside dental, vision, mental‑health resources, and wellness programs. Recent materials also highlight added family‑building support, including a dedicated fertility benefit.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) savings plan is positioned as competitive with a company match, auto‑escalation features, and access to an employee stock fund/ESPP. Official filings and benefits guides emphasize retirement as a core element of the Total Rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Many sites offer a 9/80 schedule, generous PTO, paid holidays, and flexible/telework options where program needs allow. Paid parental and caregiver leave are prominently featured, with recent enhancements for the delivering parent.
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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.





