Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No 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 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’s Defense Systems  sector is currently seeking a  Principal (Level 3) Supply Chain Procurement Specialist to support our growing Weapons Systems Division.   This position will be a 100% telecommuting role, which may require limited travel to our local United States locations. Responsibilities of this role: Sources and procures specialized goods and services using Defense Systems Principles and Operating Practices (DS PrOP) Coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders such as contracts, engineering, quality, supplier development, planning, operations, and program Owns contractual management for the supplier and the procurement 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 Develops and/or reviews specifications, statement of work, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and/or services Prepares bid packages, conducts bidders’ conferences, analyzes and evaluates proposals, negotiates provisions, selects or recommends suppliers, writes awards, and administers resulting contracts, including suppler payment as needed In conjunction with quality organization, evaluates and monitors supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules Employs sound business practices and assesses supplier performance as part of follow-up activities Ensures that appropriate documentation is provided to logistics/transportation & warehouse organization so that proper receipt is recorded Manages and develops strategic/key suppliers for current and future business needs Identifies strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations, and department continuous improvement efforts Job Characteristics: Independently demonstrates the skill and ability to perform fairly complex professional tasks Ability to multi-task, prioritize work and make sound decisions in a timely manner, meeting task deadlines through acting with speed Represents organization as a prime contact on contracts or projects; thus, exceptional written and