Supply Chain Procurement Specialist

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.
As a Supply Chain Procurement Specialist (Band 2), you will further the success of our programs to help Northrop Grumman leave the boundaries of what's known and solve tomorrow's problems. This position will be working in our San Diego, CA facility or 100% remote.
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.
The Procurement Specialist (Band 2) Responsibilities Will Encompass

• Approaching competitive and non-competitive sourcing in request for quotations
• Extracting, monitoring, analyzing, and validating data information from multiple sources
• Developing engaging and collaborative relationships with suppliers and internal partners/customers to drive problem resolution
• Evaluating supplier proposals and placing compliant purchase orders
• Optimizing volume pricing through bid package strategies

Candidates must be able to 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, 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 for Supply Chain Procurement Specialist (Band 2): A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must possess:

• Bachelor's degree and 3 +years' of experience in supply chain management, or related fields, to include logistics, manufacturing/project management, business management, or information systems; or Master's degree and 1+ years' of experience in supply chain management, or related fields, to include logistics, manufacturing/project management, business management, or information systems;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking and innovative behaviors in past projects, roles or experiences
• Proficiency in MS Office suite, including Microsoft Teams
• Strong organizational and self-sufficient time management skills
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using the Ariba SLP Portal for onboarding new NGC suppliers
• Experience with negotiations with suppliers
• Experience with FAR/DFAR, including cyber security requirements (such as FAR 52.204-7012, DFARS 252.204-7012, etc.)
• Experience with SAP

This position reports to San Diego, CA, USA, however, this position can also be worked from Unknown, VA, VA, USA.
Salary Range: $58,000 USD - $95,800 USD
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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/ .
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 most positions.