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Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

Northrop Grumman
Posted 10 days ago, valid for 2 years
Location

Melbourne, FL 32912, US

Salary

$85,000 - $102,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Subcontract Specialist / Subcontract Specialist for their Melbourne, FL location, offering a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off.
  • Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree with at least 2 years of Business Management/Supply Chain experience, or 6 years of relevant experience without a degree for Level 2 positions.
  • The role involves sourcing and procuring specialized goods and services, managing supplier performance, and ensuring compliance with FAR and DFARS regulations.
  • Salary information is not explicitly stated, but the position offers excellent career growth potential and opportunities for occasional travel.
  • Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree in a related field, familiarity with business law, and experience in negotiations and risk mitigation.

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 has an opening for an Associate Subcontract Specialist / Subcontract Specialist to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. Location: Full-time Onsite in Melbourne, FL Schedule: 9/80 work schedule – with every other Friday OFF! Team: Global Supply Chain Extras: Opportunities for occasional travel and excellent career growth potential Our 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. About the Role: Sources and procures complex, specialized goods and services. Owns 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. Essential Functions: Responsible for subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration, and closeout phases. Assesses supplier performance and regularly communicates feedback to Supplier Leadership. Manages supplier performance throughout the subcontracting lifecycle. Ensures compliance with all FAR, DFARS and public law requirements, as well as company policies and procedures. Identifies strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations. Cultivates and maintains strong working relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders. Contributes to Program Risk and Opportunity management. Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement. The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels. This position can be filled at a level 1 or level 2. Basic Qualifications (Level 1): Bachelor’s Degree OR a minimum of 4 years Supply Chain/Business Management experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government DoD Secret clearance and Special Program Access. Basic Qualifications (level 2): Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 2 years Business Management/Supply Chain experience OR 6 years’ experience in Supply Chain/Business Management may be considered in lieu of a degree. Experience with SAP or related business application software. Ability to obtain and maintain US Government DoD Secret Clearance and Special Program Access. Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in business, Global Supply Chain or Project Management. Familiarity of FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) and DFARS. Experience in Subcontracts, Purchasing, or Contracts. Negotiating skills. Presentation skills. Working level knowledge of Business Law. Risk mitigation experience. Active, In-Scope DOD Secret Security Clearance or higher that has been granted / renewed within the past 6 years.




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