Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist located in Salt Lake City, Utah. This position will require you to be in the office full time.

What You'll Get to do:

• Source and procure several commodities such as hardware components, COTS items, machined components in support of production programs.

• Proficiency in the procurement process, including but not limited to price analysis, negotiations, policies and procedures, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)

• Ability to place and oversee procurement packages.

• Initiates Requests for Quotations and Proposals and receives same, analyzing proposed pricing from potential suppliers.

• In conjunction with quality organization, evaluates and monitors supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules.

• Works with internal customers to ensure specifications are appropriate for the services or products required

• Identifies opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through targeted negotiations.

• Manages performance of purchase orders, ensures compliance with all public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures including import/export regulations.

• Review, reconcile and approve supplier invoices.

• Interfacing and collaborating with Programs and other organizations within and outside of Global Supply Chain

• Ability to plan, schedule, and arrange activities to accomplish objectives.

• Person should possess outstanding written and verbal communication skills and be extremely organized.

• Ensures that appropriate documentation is provided to logistics/transportation & warehouse organization so that proper receipt is recorded.

• Reviews and approves supplier payment as needed.

• Employs sound business practices and assesses supplier performance as part of follow-up activities.

The ideal candidate must have a critical thinking skillset and innovative behavior in a supply chain role or projects.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with minimum of 5 years of experience Or a Master's degree with minimum of 3 years of professional experience in a procurement or buyer position, supply chain management, business and financial planning, contracts administration, and project management or closely related fields. Or the equivalent of 9+ years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.

• Experience with SAP or similar ERP system

• MS Office suite experience.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

• US Citizenship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Microsoft Excel

• Experience managing suppliers through the following: cost/schedule/quality.

• Professional experience in a regulated industry; to include Aerospace & Defense, Insurance, Financial Services, Telecommunications.

• Experience with Critical Path Management, FAR and DFARS. 

• Experience with negotiating terms and conditions in a corporate setting.

• Experience with Government purchasing and contracting.

• Experience analyzing data to formulate and execute effective negotiation strategies.

• Experience in Administering high dollar value Purchase Orders and Subcontracts.

• Experience leading projects in supply chain.

• Experience communicating written and verbally in a global supply chain working environment.

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What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off, and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!