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Supply Chain Subcontracts Specialist

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United States of America
69K-103K Annually
Mid level
United States of America
69K-103K Annually
Mid level
The Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist manages subcontracts, negotiates terms, ensures compliance, and builds supplier relationships, supporting program success.
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US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

 

Job Description

As a Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist for the for the Navigation Targeting Survivability (NTS), you join a team dedicated to supporting the warfighter. You will further the success of our programs to help Northrop Grumman leave the boundaries of what's known and solve tomorrow's problems. In this role you will work on sending Request for Quotes (RFQ’s), and negotiating purchase orders (PO), while managing orders to completion and building relationships with the NTS suppliers. Be a part of a team that not only fosters open communication of ideas but encourages innovation at every level.

This position is located in Rolling Meadows, IL and includes a hybrid work environment.

This position is dynamic and challenging, requiring ingenuity, collaboration, and an insatiable drive to make the impossible possible. We’ll support you with training, employee resource groups, and robust benefits as we work together to defend and define the future. Be at the forefront of the latest development programs in Northrop Grumman Mission Systems by joining the NTS Division!

The Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist responsibilities will include:

  • Preparing and executing a mixed portfolio of subcontracts
  • Managing performance of subcontracts, ensures compliance with all public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures including import/export regulations.
  • Identifying strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations.
  • Understanding the buyer and seller’s roles to establish mutually successful business arrangements
  • Specifying solicitations and bid packages
  • Evaluating proposals and negotiating prices/terms
  • Developing and administrating contractual documentation and post awards
  • Leveraging your skill and talents throughout this role

In this role you will make sound decisions in a timely manner, display strong interpersonal skills, and have an agile perspective of compliance protocol mandated by regulated industry.

We offer flexible work arrangements, tuition re-imbursement, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. Standard work schedule is a 9/80 with every other Friday off.

 

Basic Qualifications:

A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must possess:

 

- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree from an accredited institution

- 3+ years of professional experience in supply chain management, or related fields, to include logistics, manufacturing/

project management, business management, or information systems

- Strong verbal and written communication skills

- Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking and innovative behaviors in past projects, roles or experiences

- Proficiency in MS Office suite

- Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance

-U.S. citizenship

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated strong leadership skills as well as the ability to multi-task in a challenging environment

• Professional experience in a regulated industry; to include Aerospace & Defense, Insurance, Financial Services,

Telecommunications

• SAP experience

• Knowledge of FAR/DFAR

Salary Range: $68,800.00 - $103,200.00

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.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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Top Skills

MS Office
SAP

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