Description

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 Subcontracts Specialist - Level 2/3, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is located in Promontory or Magna, Utah. FT remote hybrid work is available, but ability to work onsite when needed is mandatory.

Responsibilities:

• Successful candidate will source and procures specialized goods and services

• Owns contractual management of the supplier

• Responsible for source selection from contract proposal to execution phases

• Coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders such as contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program, and end-users

• Develops subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and/or services

• Prepares Request for Proposal package, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, writes awards, and administers resulting subcontracts

• In conjunction with quality organization, evaluates and monitors supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules

• Identifies strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations

• Manages and leads supplier financial forecasting accuracy

Candidate will also manage performance of subcontracts, ensure 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. Manages and develops strategic/key suppliers. Reviews and approves supplier payment as needed. Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement.

This position will be filled at either a Level 2 or Level 3

Basic Qualifications for Level 2:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field and 2 + years of relevant experience - OR - Master’s degree and 1+ year of related experience in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field

• Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree

• Strong knowledge and proven historical performance of cradle to grave subcontract administration

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance (U. S. Citizenship a prerequisite)

Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field and 5 + years of relevant experience - OR - Master’s degree and 3+ year of related experience in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field

• Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree

• Strong knowledge and proven historical performance of cradle to grave subcontract administration

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance (U. S. Citizenship a prerequisite)

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with FAR provisions and GSC policies and procedures

• Experience preparing subcontractor Request for Proposal (RFP) packages

• Experience managing subcontracts

• Experience managing various subcontract types (Firm Fixed Price, Cost Plus Incentive or Fixed Fee, Time & Material, Labor Hour, IDIQ, etc)