Northrop Grumman

Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist

  • Northrop Grumman
  • Remote
  • 11 days ago
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Job Description

Requisition ID: R10157445

  • Category: Global Supply Chain
  • Location: Unknown City, California, United States of America
  • Clearance Type: None
  • Telecommute: Yes- May Consider Full Time Teleworking for this position
  • Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
  • Travel Required: Yes, 25% of the Time
  • 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 Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist (Buyer Level 3) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will support our Global Supply Chain team.

100% telecommuting role, which may require limited travel to our local United States locations. Standard work schedule is a 9/80 with every other Friday off!

Essential Functions:

  • Sources and procures goods and services of a commodity nature from many suppliers

  • 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

  • Issues purchase orders

  • 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

  • Employs sound business practices and assesses supplier performance as part of follow-up activities

  • Ensures that appropriate documentation is provided to logistics/transportation & warehouse organization so that proper receipt is recorded

  • Reviews and approves supplier payment as needed

**May offer occasional opportunities for travel 10-15% of the time.**

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelors Degree with 6 years of experience, a Masters degree with 4 years of experience or a High School diploma/equivalent with 10 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, purchasing, supplier management, finance and/or related professional experience

  • Experience with using Microsoft Office Products including Word, PowerPoint, Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree

  • Self-starter who is able to work with minimal direction

  • Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills

  • Aerospace industry experience

  • Supply Chain or Procurement experience

  • FAR/DFAR or government contracts experience

  • Experience using SAP or similar ERP systems

Salary Range: $73,300 - $109,900
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.

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