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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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.

Our Aeronautics Systems Sector is seeking a Sr Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma for support on projects associated with the design and development of communication, navigation, radar, avionics, power and/or electrical systems architecture, components, circuits, and products or aircraft maintenance. The employee will research, develop, design, and test electrical components, equipment, systems, and products for defense systems or commercial purposes.

You will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Lifecycle Sustainment and Modernization Solutions (LSMS). LSMS provides sustainment support for the US Air Force B-1 and B-2 Bombers, E-3 Sentry, Airborne Warning and Control System, and numerous other Government platforms. Our team members complete engineering, reverse engineering, and logistics solution efforts to solve complex obsolescence problems and ensure warfighter supportability.

This Sr Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist will support the Lead Engineer in execution of various program activities, to include program reviews, test procedure, report, and control plan development and review, requirements management, automated test software development, test execution and witnessing, and hardware selection and specification development.

Responsibilities:

+ 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

+ Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement.

Basic Qualifications:

+ Must have a Bachelor’s degree and ten years of related experience or a Master degree with 8 years of related experience or 14 additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree

+ Prior Government or Aerospace buying or logistics experience

+ Demonstrated ability to utilize Microsoft Office to create spreadsheets, documents, presentations. (i.e. Word, Excel & PowerPoint)

+ The ability to collaborate with program management and other multi-functional teams

+ Possess strong organizational skills

+ Ability to work with minimal supervision, work successfully in a fast- paced environment and apply sound judgment to problem solving

+ Knowledge of FAR/DFAR

+ Knowledge of CPSR and government audits

+ US Citizenship required with the ability to obtain and maintain secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Experience with aircraft maintenance activities under US Govt. prime contracts to include spares procurement and movement.

+ Import / Export (ITAR) experience for movement of materials and technology

+ Familiar with SAP and/or Maximo procurement systems

+ Past Training/Mentoring of Junior level employees

+ Active Secret or Top Secret Clearance

Salary Range: $84,500.00 - $126,700.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 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.