Senior Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Senior Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position is hybrid, reporting in-office every week in El Segundo, California. 

• Able to accommodate an in office schedule. 

• 9/80 shift with every other Friday off

• Opportunities for occasional travel 

About the Role:

Sources and procures specialized goods and services. Owns contractual management for the supplier. Responsible for source selection from contract proposal to execution phases. Develops subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and/or services. Prepares bid packages, conducts bidders conferences, 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 performance of subcontracts, 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. 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.

Coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders such as legal, contracts, finance, planning, operations, program management, engineering, and quality. As part of a cross-functional team, candidate will monitor and manage schedule, cost, technical and quality performance of suppliers in support of programs. Subcontract Specialists will interface with supplier leadership teams to motivate and drive excellence in performance of contractual requirements.

You will additionally be responsible for providing subcontracting process and compliance requirements guidance to junior Subcontract Specialists, Supplier Management Teams and Integrated Product Team Leads. Provides subject matter expertise in all aspects of supplier and subcontract management. Works under general direction toward long-range goals and objectives. Assignments are often self-initiated. Performs independently with minimal management oversight.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration, and closeout phases

• Assesses supplier performance and regularly communicates feedback to Supplier Leadership

• Manages supplier performance throughout the subcontracting lifecycle

• Ensures compliance with all FAR, DFARS and public law requirements, as well as company policies and procedures

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

• Cultivates and maintains strong working relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders

• Contributes to Program Risk and Opportunity management

• Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced, On-Site work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels.

Basic Qualifications ( Sr. Principal Subcontract Specialist):

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 8 years’ experience OR a master's degree with a minimum of 6 years’ experience in Subcontracts, Procurement, Contracts, Finance, or Program/Project Management

• A minimum of 12 years' combined experience in Subcontracts, Procurement, Contracts, Finance or Program/Project Management experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Experience with SAP/MRP or related business application software

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance and Program Special Access within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the Company to meet its business needs

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS regulations. 

• Supplier selection/management experience on US Government contract(s). 

• Experience working within a government approved purchasing system

• Familiarity with NGAS subcontracting terms and conditions.