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 (NGAS) has an opening for a Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Beavercreek, OH. facility. We are a world-class manufacturer of composite structures, radomes, and antenna systems for military applications. We design and manufacturer solutions for our war fighters to keep our country safe and maintain peace on a global scale.

The Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist will be responsible for sourcing and procuring highly technical customs goods and services from many suppliers and will be knowledgeable of Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA), Cost Accounting Standards, Global Supply Chain, Material Specifications, Invoices, Non-Conformance Reporting (NCR), Payments, Risk Management, Small Businesses, Subcontracting and Team Support.

The ideal candidate will be strategically organized, can communicate with internal and external customers, is detailed orientated, able to work with minimal supervision while ensuring compliance and company policies and procedures are followed, be solution oriented with the ability to address problems of moderate scope and complexity, and understands the importance of accurate documentation and record keeping, and multi-tasking of multiple efforts. If you are comfortable in this high-energy environment and enjoy having a variety of tasks to keep you engaged, this is the opportunity for you!

**This is a 1st shift position working a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off. This position requires onsite presence due to the nature of the role.

Essential Functions / Responsibilities:

• Initiate requests for quotations and proposals.
• Analyze proposed pricing from potential suppliers.
• Evaluate and monitor supplier quality and reliability.
• Support required delivery schedules through executing monthly metrics reported to corporate.
• Work with internal customers to ensure proper specifications for services or goods are flowed to the supplier.
• Ensure Cyber, NDA and File Transfer Systems are utilized properly prior to transmission.
• Identifies opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through targeted negotiations.
• Utilize and manage process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers and the internal Global Supply Chain Procurement Team
• Manage and maintain Supplier Non-conformance log to ensure material replacements arrive on time and the appropriate payment are executed correctly with the supplier.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 6 years’ relevant experience, (An additional 4 years of related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree), Master’s degree with 4 years’ relevant experience.
• Experience writing proposals and obtaining quotes.
• Experience working with suppliers.
• Experience leading negotiations.
• Experience working with subcontracts by issuing National and Foreign orders.
• Experience reviewing and approving supplier payment for Service Subcontracts and address invoice discrepancies.
• Utilize and manage process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers and the internal Global Supply Chain Procurement Team.
• Ability to work within MS applications i.e., MS Word, Excel, and Adobe PDF (with the ability to create, edit, log and track data in spreadsheets).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance including Special Program Access within a reasonable timeframe as required by the business.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
• 10 years of Procurement experience in a manufacturing environment
• 3-5 years’ experience working with suppliers, leading negotiations and writing proposals

What we offer:

• Comprehensive benefits including competitive medical and dental options
• Retirement options
• College education assistance
• Annual bonuses
• Opportunities for career advancement across North America

Salary Range: $71,400 USD - $107,000 USD

Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.