Sr Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

Skip to main contentHomeProfileJob SearchApplicationsMy EventsJoin Talent NetworkSign InSingle PositionView All JobsSr Principal Supply Chain Subcontract SpecialistUnited States-Florida-Melbourne No longer accepting applications.Job IDR10222749Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Senior Principal Subcontract Specialist to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.Location: Melbourne, FLSchedule: 9/80 work schedule – with every other Friday OFF!Team: Global Supply ChainExtras: Opportunities for occasional travel and excellent career growth potentialOur Team:This is an opportunity to join a team on the cutting edge of tomorrow’s defense technologies.  Work onsite in a collaborative and dynamic environment where new challenges are the norm!On-site in Melbourne you will have the opportunity to support our nation’s classified, top-priority programs, developing and building our next-generation airborne defense solutions for our country.Essential Functions:Responsible for subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration, and closeout phasesAssesses supplier performance and regularly communicates feedback to Supplier LeadershipManages supplier performance throughout the subcontracting lifecycleEnsures compliance with all FAR, DFARS and public law requirements, as well as company policies and proceduresIdentifies strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiationsCultivates and maintains strong working relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholdersContributes to Program Risk and Opportunity managementUtilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency, and continuous improvementAbout the Role:Subcontract Specialists should have experience sourcing and procuring complex, specialized goods and services as well as owns the contractual management for the supplier. Responsible for subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration, and closeout phases.Coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders such as legal, contracts, finance, planning, operations, program management, engineering, and quality. As part of a cross-functional team, candidate will monitor and manage schedule, cost, technical and quality performance of suppliers in support of US Government programs. Subcontract Specialists will interface with supplier leadership teams to motivate and drive excellence in performance of contractual requirements.The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 8 years' experience OR a Master’s Degree and a minimum of 6 years' experience; minimum of 12 years' of experience may be considered in lieu of a degreeYears of experience must be in Subcontracts, Purchasing, Procurement, Contracts, Finance, Business Management or Project ManagementExperience with SAP or related business application softwareYour ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the companyPreferred Qualifications:Master’s Degree in Business, Global Supply Chain or Project ManagementExperience working on high dollar development Subcontracts (i.e., $100M Cost Reimbursable Preferred)Familiarity with FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) and DFARSNegotiating skills with contracts in excess of $100 millionExperience conducting oral presentations to senior leadershipPrevious Team Lead or Management experienceKnowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS)Previous Control Account...