Let’s get started
By clicking ‘Next’, I agree to the Terms of Service
and Privacy Policy, and consent to receive emails from Rise
Jobs / Job page
Supply Chain Procurement Specialist / Prin. Supply Chain Procurement Spec. image - Rise Careers
Job details

Supply Chain Procurement Specialist / Prin. Supply Chain Procurement Spec.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Supply Chain Procurement Specialist / Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist located in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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.

This requisition may be filled as a Supply Chain Procurement Specialist or Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist.

Basic Qualifications for Supply Chain Procurement Specialist:

  • Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience Or a Master's degree with 0 years of professional experience in supply chain management, business and financial planning, contracts administration, project management, logistics, manufacturing or a closely related field.
  • Experience with SAP or similar ERP system
  • Experience in MS Office suite.
  • Experience in leadership, critical thinking, and innovative behaviors in supply chain projects or roles.
  • Ability to obtain a US Government issued Secret clearance
  • US Citizenship is required.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist:

  • Bachelor’s Degree with minimum of 5 years Or a Master's degree with minimum of 3 years of professional experience in supply chain management, business and financial planning, contracts administration, project management, logistics, manufacturing or a closely related field
  • Experience with SAP or similar ERP system
  • Experience in MS Office suite.
  • Experience in leadership, critical thinking, and innovative behaviors in supply chain projects or roles.
  • Ability to obtain a US Government issued Secret clearance
  • US Citizenship is required.

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. 
  • 2 years of 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 communicating written and verbally in a global supply chain working environment.

Salary Range: $58,000.00 - $87,000.00Salary Range 2: $71,600.00 - $107,400.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Average salary estimate

$72500 / YEARLY (est.)
min
max
$58000K
$87000K

If an employer mentions a salary or salary range on their job, we display it as an "Employer Estimate". If a job has no salary data, Rise displays an estimate if available.

Similar Jobs
ngc Hybrid United States-Alabama-Unknown City
Posted 14 days ago

A seasoned Supply Chain Procurement Specialist role at Northrop Grumman supporting strategic sourcing and contract management within the defense sector.

ngc Hybrid United States-Arizona-Chandler
Posted 14 days ago

Lead major defense programs as Director of Programs at Northrop Grumman’s Sentinel project, delivering impactful solutions for the U.S. Air Force.

Posted 4 days ago

Lead category strategy and supplier partnerships as a Category Manager at a leading healthcare organization based in Nashville, TN.

Photo of the Rise User
Posted 6 days ago

Boeing is looking for a Procurement Agent in Dallas, TX, to manage government contract negotiations and supplier relationships within their strategic contracting team.

Posted 5 days ago

Experienced Supplier Relations Manager needed to lead vendor partnerships and drive business growth at a Nebraska-based company with a strong focus on onsite collaboration.

Photo of the Rise User
Jobgether Hybrid No location specified
Posted 7 days ago

Lead procurement and sourcing strategies for large-scale renewable energy projects with Avantus as their Director of Procurement.

Ford Global Career Site Hybrid Dearborn, Michigan, United States
Posted 12 days ago

The FCSD Buyer at Ford leads supplier negotiations and cost management to support the Ford Customer Service Division’s supply chain operations.

CRB Hybrid Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Posted 5 days ago

Seeking a Buyer II to perform procurement analysis and manage supplier relations at CRB, a private firm specializing in sustainable engineering and construction solutions.

Photo of the Rise User
Posted 10 days ago

Experienced Contract Specialist needed to lead end-to-end federal government contracting activities at OCT Consulting in a hybrid onsite role.

ag Hybrid Mobile Area, AL
Posted 8 days ago

Lead procurement initiatives as a Category Buyer for Airbus Americas, optimizing supplier contracts and cross-divisional sourcing in a dynamic aerospace environment.

Photo of the Rise User
Flexport Hybrid Atlanta, Georgia, United States; Los Angeles, California, United States
Posted 12 days ago

A Manager in Ocean Procurement at Flexport will lead US export ocean carrier strategy and procurement efforts to support global trade growth.

Photo of the Rise User
SSAB Hybrid Alabama, United States
Posted 13 days ago

SSAB seeks a Strategic Buyer to lead sourcing and supplier management initiatives at their Alabama site, supporting the company's mission for sustainable steel production.

Photo of the Rise User
Posted 11 days ago
Mission Driven
Social Impact Driven
Passion for Exploration
Reward & Recognition

Lead the procurement and supply management of raw materials at SpaceX, supporting ambitious space exploration projects through strategic vendor partnerships and cost management.

Photo of the Rise User
Posted 12 days ago

Segula Technologies seeks a Purchasing Analyst for a hybrid contract role focused on managing procurement of aircraft spare parts to meet customer and supplier requirements.

Photo of the Rise User
Posted 14 days ago

Lead indirect sourcing and purchasing initiatives as Category Manager at McKesson, a global healthcare leader.

MATCH
VIEW MATCH
FUNDING
DEPARTMENTS
SENIORITY LEVEL REQUIREMENT
TEAM SIZE
No info
HQ LOCATION
No info
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Full-time, on-site
DATE POSTED
April 12, 2025

Subscribe to Rise newsletter

Risa star 🔮 Hi, I'm Risa! Your AI
Career Copilot
Want to see a list of jobs tailored to
you, just ask me below!
LATEST ACTIVITY