Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None 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. As a Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist for Category Management (CM), you join a team dedicated to supporting the warfighter. You will further the success of our programs to help Northrop Grumman leave the boundaries of what's known and solve tomorrow's problems. In this role you will work on sending Request for Quotes (RFQ’s), and negotiating purchase orders (PO), while managing orders to completion and building relationships with our CM suppliers. Be a part of a team that not only fosters open communication of ideas but encourages innovation at every level. This position is located in San Diego California, or Linthicum Maryland and includes a hybrid work environment supporting most Mission System plants.  This position will specifically support the Distribution category. This position is dynamic and challenging, requiring ingenuity, collaboration, and an insatiable drive to make the impossible possible. We’ll support you with training, and robust benefits as we work together to defend and define the future. Be at the forefront of the latest development programs in Northrop Grumman Mission Systems by joining the CM Division! The Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist responsibilities will include: Approaching competitive and non-competitive sourcing in request for quotations Optimizing volume pricing through bid package strategies Evaluating supplier proposals and placing compliant purchase orders Extracting, monitoring, analyzing, and validating data information from multiple sources Developing engaging and collaborative relationships with suppliers and internal partners/customers to drive problem resolution Identifying strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations. Developing and administrating contractual documentation and post awards Leveraging your skill and talents throughout this role Creating and establishing commercial determinations for purchase awards 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 a regulated industry. #MPR Basic Qualifications:   Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience in one or more of the following: Procurement, Subcontracts, Supply Chain, Advanced Planning, Proficiency in MS Office suite Experience with SAP US Citizenship Preferred Qualifications: Experience with FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) and DFARS Supplier selection/management experience on US Government contract(s).   Experience working within a government approved purchasing system.  Experience with management of complex subcontracts Primary Level Salary Range: $81,800.00 - $128,400.00 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