Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist - Baltimore, United States - Northrop Grumman

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Category: Global Supply Chain
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Location: Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America | Fairfax, Virginia, United States of America+ 1 more

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Clearance Type: Secret

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Telecommute: Yes

  • May Consider Full Time Teleworking for this position
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Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
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Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

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Positions Available: 1


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 is seeking an experienced and motivated Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist (Band 2) or (Band 3) with experience in supply chain management, or related fields, to include business and financial planning, contracts administration, project management, logistics, or manufacturing.

The successful applicant will become a part of Northrop Grumman's Combat Sensors Team (CS) within the Mission Systems Sector.

Responsibilities will encompass but are not limited to:
The individual will be responsible for executing compliant major subcontract purchase orders (PO's)


Specific responsibilities include:

  • Sourcing and procuring specialized goods and services, both domestically and internationally
  • Owns contractual management for the supplier.
  • Responsible for source selection from contract proposal to execution phases
  • Coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders such as contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program, and endusers.
  • 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 the 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 followup 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.
  • Preparation Non-Disclosure Agreements, Teaming Agreements, and Memorandums of Agreement and Pricing Agreements.

Band 2 Basic Requirements:


  • Bachelor's and 3+ years of supply chain, procurement, business management and/or related experience OR 1 year of supply chain, procurement, business management and/or related with a Master's Degree
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking and innovative behaviors in past projects, roles or experiences
  • SAP experience
  • Knowledge of FAR/DFARS
  • Proficiency in MS Office suite
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance is required (US citizenship)

Band 3 Basic Requirements:


  • Bachelor's and 6+ years of supply chain, procurement, business management and/or related experience OR 4+ years of supply chain, procurement, business management and/or related with a Master's Degree
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking and innovative behaviors in past projects, roles or experiences
  • SAP experience
  • Knowledge of FAR/DFARS
  • Proficiency in MS Office suite
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance is required (US citizenship)

Preferred Qualifications:


  • Professional experience in a regulated industry; to include Aerospace & Defense, Insurance, Financial Services, Telecommunications
  • Demonstrated experience with multiple contracting formats, including Firm Fixed Price and/or Cost Reimbursable
  • Familiarity with terms and conditions, and/or special contract clau

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