Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

Skip to main contentHomeProfileJob SearchApplicationsMy EventsJoin Talent NetworkSign InSingle PositionView All JobsPrincipal Supply Chain Subcontract SpecialistUnited States-Maryland-Linthicum No longer accepting applications.Job IDR10234070Northrop Grumman Mission System (NGMS) Advanced Multifunction Sensors (AMS) Division is seeking a qualified and motivated professional to support multiple advanced technologies programs within our Global Supply Chain (GSC) team with the role of Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist in Linthicum, MD. What You Will Get To Do:Work with a wide variety of Northrop Grumman’s suppliers to procure complex, specialized goods and services in support of a wide portfolio of programsPre-award:Facilitate supplier vetting, onboarding domestic and foreign suppliers, and approvalCollaborate with key Northrop Grumman key stakeholder requirements, including, but not limited to, engineering, quality assurance, business management, price & cost analysis, commercial item determination, intra/internal (related party) work orders, spares/sustainment/repairs, quality/inspection, planning, operations, proposal management team, etc. and program management to finalize statements of work and material/product specifications to clearly define requirements and to develop an appropriate subcontracting strategyExecute subcontractor agreements, including non-disclosure, teaming, long term price, spares, sustainment, repairs, etc.Ensure compliance with public laws, company policies, import/export regulations and prime contract flow-down clausesEnsure subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and/or services are complete, accurate, and includes prime contract data item requirements and schedule meets internal manufacturing and customer requirementsPrepares and submits to supply base (single/sole source or competitive with evaluation criteria) Request for Proposal package based upon the desired contract type, flow downs, reporting requirements, base/options, pricing methodology/matrix, then analyzes and evaluates proposals and supplier’s performance and financial health, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects or recommends subcontractors, documents procurement awards including all negotiations in accordance with internal/external regulations, and administers resulting subcontractsPost-award:Placement of purchase order award utilizing SAP procurement system and managing performance of subcontracts, including but not limited to monitoring supplier quality, reliability, spend profile, and ability to support required delivery scheduleManage and facilitate supplier performance throughout the subcontract lifecycle including identification of strategies, opportunities, and continuous improvement activities such as Lean Six Sigma, identification of opportunities for improved/enhanced efficiencies, reduce costs, efficiency and manage risk to achieve overall efficiency and success of supported programs, including conducting Supplier Product Readiness Reviews with critical suppliers ensuring review of any technical data requirements, supplier’s manufacturing plan, capacity, flow down reviews are conducted to reduce nonconforming materials, and shorten lead times wherever possibleManage and facilitate supplier change notices, validation and payment of invoices, contract letters, through subcontract closeoutAssist in material receipts to ensure those are in line with supplier’s spend plan/termination liability schedule and ensuring Government/Customer Furnished property is well documented                                                                     Employ sound business practices to ensure integrity throughout the procurement process and enforce procurement integrity and compliancePeriodically conduct training on a variety of professional topicsProviding subcontracting process and compliance requirements guidance to junior subcontract...