Sr. Principal Subcontracts Specialist at Northrop Grumman managing specialized goods and services procurement. Collaborating with engineering, quality, and other stakeholders to enhance future portfolios.
Responsibilities
Source and procure specialized goods and services.
Own contractual management for the supplier.
Responsible for source selection from contract proposal to execution phases.
Coordinate and collaborate with key stakeholders such as contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program and end-users.
Develop subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and/or services.
All phases of proposal support including but not limited generating request for proposal or request for quotes, negotiations and basis of estimate (BOE) creation.
In conjunction with quality organization, evaluate and monitor 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.
Manage performance of subcontracts, ensures compliance with all public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures including import/export regulations.
Employ sound business practices and assesses supplier performance as part of follow-up activities.
Ensures that appropriate documentation is provided to all functional stakeholders.
Review and approves supplier payment as needed and able to trouble shoot invoice issues both internal and external.
Utilize process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in supply chain, business management or related field, or a Master’s Degree with at least 6 years of relevant experience in supply chain, business management or related field
Experience with Subcontracts, Procurement and/or Contracts
Experience with complex Statement of Work (SOW)
Experience with special payment provisions (Milestones / Performance based payments)
Experience working competitive and non-competitive US-government procurements/subcontracts
Experience with SAP or related business application software
Experience with FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) and DFARS
Experience with Subcontract negotiations
Experience with compliance US Citizenship
Benefits
health insurance coverage
life and disability insurance
savings plan
Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Job title
Senior Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist
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