Sr Principal Supply Chain Subcontract 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. At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career. We are looking for you to join our team as a Sr. Principal Subcontracts Specialist based out of Sunnyvale, CA. The selected candidate may sit at any major Mission Systems location. This exciting role supports the Maritime/Land Systems & Sensors division, performing on Northrop Grumman’s existing programs and platforms while also exploring exciting and new opportunities to shape Northrop Grumman’s portfolio of the future. What you will get to do: Source and procure specialized goods and services. Own contractual management for the supplier. Responsible for source selection from contract proposal to execution phases. Coordinate and collaborate with key stakeholders such as contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, program and end-users. Develop subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and/or services. All phases of proposal support including but not limited generating request for proposal or request for quotes, negotiations and basis of estimate (BOE) creation. In conjunction with quality organization, evaluate and monitor supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules. Identifies strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations. Manage performance of subcontracts, ensures compliance with all public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures including import/export regulations. Employ sound business practices and assesses supplier performance as part of follow-up activities. Ensures that appropriate documentation is provided to all functional stakeholders. Review and approves supplier payment as needed and able to trouble shoot invoice issues both internal and external. Utilize process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement.