Sr. Principal 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. 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 Supply Chain Procurement Specialist based out of Sunnyvale, CA. While this position will be based out of Sunnyvale, CA and this is the preferred location, the selected candidate may be onsite at any major Mission Systems campus. The position does allow for a hybrid work schedule. This role is a great opportunity to join a high-performing supply chain team focused on building a strong and inclusive culture built on a foundation of: Inclusiveness, Learning & Growth, Innovation, Excellent Customer Support. What you will get to do: Source and procure goods and services of a commodity nature from many suppliers. Initiate Requests for Quotations and Proposals and receives same, analyzing proposed pricing from potential suppliers. In conjunction with quality organization, evaluates and monitor supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules. Work with internal customers to ensure specifications are appropriate for the services or products required. Identify opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through targeted negotiations and optimize volume pricing through bid package strategies. Evaluate supplier proposals and placing compliant purchase orders. Extract, monitor, analyze, and validate data information from multiple sources. Develop engaging and collaborative relationships with suppliers and internal partners/customers to drive problem resolution. Employ sound business practices and assesses supplier performance as part of follow-up activities. Ensure that appropriate documentation is provided to logistics/transportation & warehouse organization so that proper receipt is recorded. Review and approve supplier payment as needed. Utilize process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement. 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. Basic Qualifications for the Sr. Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist: Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in supply chain management, logistics, or project/business management; OR a master's degree and 6 or more years in supply chain management, logistics, or project/business management (an additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree). Procurement experience in a manufacturing environment. Preferred Qualifications for the Sr. Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist: Professional experience in a regulated industry; to include Aerospace & Defense, Insurance, Financial Services, Telecommunications. Experience with FAR/DFAR. Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.