Supply Chain Procurement Specialist / Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist – 18465
Description
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.Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Supply Chain Procurement Specialist / Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist. This position will be located in Roy, UT and will support the SDS Division.
This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
What You’ll Get To Do:
• Source and procure several commodities such as hardware components, COTS items, machined components in support of 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)
• Resolves procurement challenges without established precedent, including sole and single-source environments, non-comparable pricing scenarios, and scope ambiguity requiring independent analytical judgement.
• Interprets technical documentation such as drawings, specifications, statements of work, and engineering change orders to support procurement decisions.
• Coordinates with cross-functional teams during proposal phase to align procurement strategy with program requirements and bid timelines.
• Leads sourcing efforts across diverse and challenging commodity portfolios, including emerging technologies, cutting edge systems, and end-of-life/obsolete components requiring creative procurement solutions.
• 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
• 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.
• Employs sound business practices and assesses supplier performance as part of follow-up activities.
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
This position’s 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.
You’ll Bring These Qualifications:
This requisition may be filled at Supply Chain Procurement Specialist / Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist
Basic Qualifications for Supply Chain Procurement Specialist:
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Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience Or a Master's degree with 0 years of professional experience in supply chain management, business and financial planning, contracts administration, project management, logistics, manufacturing or a closely related field. Four additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree
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Experience with SAP or similar ERP system
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Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD security Secret clearance
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Prior experience in aerospace, defense, or a highly regulated manufacturing environment
Basic Qualifications for Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist:
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Bachelor’s Degree with minimum of 5 years Or a Master's 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. Four additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree
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Experience with SAP or similar ERP system
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Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD security Secret clearance
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Prior experience in aerospace, defense, or a highly regulated manufacturing environment
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
Preferred Qualifications for Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist:
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Experience supporting government proposal efforts or familiarity with Federal Acquisition regulations (FAR) pricing requirements, including price analysis, sole-source justifications, or cost/price evaluations preferred
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Experience in leadership, critical thinking, and innovative behaviors in supply chain projects or roles
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Experience in MS Office suite.
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Experience in supporting suppliers/ customers/ requestors, working to Statement of Work
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