Requisition ID: R10178579- Category: Global Supply Chain
- Location: Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America
- Clearance Type: None
- Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
- Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
- Travel Required: Yes, 10 of the Time
- Positions Available: 2
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nations history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, theyre making history. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Supply Chain Procurement Specialist to provide support to our onsite team at our Salt Lake City, Utah location.
Description
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nations history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, theyre making history.
This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
What Youll Get to do:
- Source and procure several commodities such as hardware components, COTS items, machined components in support of production programs.
- Proficiency in the procurement process, including but not limited to price analysis, negotiations, policies and procedures, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
- Ability to place and oversee procurement packages.
- 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.
- 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.
- Review, reconcile and approve supplier invoices.
- Interfacing and collaborating with Programs and other organizations within and outside of Global Supply Chain
- Ability to plan, schedule, and arrange activities to accomplish objectives.
- Person should possess outstanding written and verbal communication skills and be extremely organized.
- Ensures that appropriate documentation is provided to logistics/transportation & warehouse organization so that proper receipt is recorded.
- Reviews and approves supplier payment as needed.
- Employs sound business practices and assesses supplier performance as part of follow-up activities.
This requisition may be filled as a Supply Chain Procurement Specialist or Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist.
Basic Qualifications:
Supply Chain Procurement Specialist (Level 2):
- Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience Or a Masters degree with years of professional experience in supply chain management, business and financial planning, contracts administration, project management, logistics, manufacturing or a closely related field
- Experience with SAP or similar ERP system
- Experience in MS Office suite.
- Procurement experience in Government environment
- Experience leadership, critical thinking and innovative behaviors in past projects, roles or experience
- Ability to obtain a US Government issued Secret clearance
- US Citizenship is required.
Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist (Level 3):
- Bachelor’s Degree with minimum of 5 years Or a Masters degree with minimum of 3 years of professional experience in supply chain management, business and financial planning, contracts administration, project management, logistics, manufacturing or a closely related field
- Experience with SAP or similar ERP system
- Proficiency in MS Office suite.
- Procurement experience in Government environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Experience in leadership, critical thinking and innovative behaviors in past projects, roles or experience
- Ability to obtain a US Government issued Secret clearance
- US Citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications (Level 2 and 3):
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Experience managing suppliers through the following: cost/schedule/quality.
- Professional experience in a regulated industry; to include Aerospace & Defense, Insurance, Financial Services, Telecommunications.
- Experience with Critical Path Management, FAR and DFARS.
- Two+ years experience with negotiating terms and conditions in a corporate setting
- Experience with Government purchasing and contracting
- SAP experience
- Experience analyzing data to formulate and execute effective negotiation strategies
- Experience in Administering high dollar value Purchase Orders and Subcontracts
What We Can Offer You –
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
Salary Range: $58,000 - $87,000
Salary Range 2: $71,600 - $107,400
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet conditions.
Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
