At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's 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 nation's 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, they're making history.
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's 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 nation's 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, but they are also making history. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems has an opening for a Supply Chain Su bcontract Specialist ( Hybrid) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals located in Apopka, FL. Apopka, FL is located near the Orlando, FL surrounding area.
Our Team:
This is an opportunity to join a team on the cutting edge of tomorrow's defense technologies. Work a hybrid schedule supporting flexibility while working remotely and onsite in a collaborative and dynamic environment where new challenges are the norm! Our Global Supply Chain has opportunities for occasional travel and excellent career growth potential.
Role :
Sources and procures complex, specialized goods and services. Owns contractual management for the supplier. Responsible for subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration, and closeout phases. 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 US Government programs. Subcontract Specialists will interface with supplier leadership teams to motivate and drive excellence in performance of contractual requirements.
Roles and Responsibilities: Responsible for subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration, and closeout phasesAssesses supplier performance and regularly communicates feedback to Supplier LeadershipManages 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.The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels.
Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's in Business Management / Supply Chain with 3 years of experience; Master's with 1 year of experience. Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. Ability to work in a team environment. Experience in Supply Chain. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in Subcontracts, Purchasing, or ContractsNegotiating skillsExperience conducting oral presentations to senior leadership.Working level knowledge of FAR/DFARRisk mitigation experienceChange Management experience.Salary Range: $62,200 - $93,400
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 candidate's experience, education, skills and current market 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.
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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.