F-35 Supply Chain/Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist

Skip to main contentHomeProfileJob SearchApplicationsMy EventsJoin Talent NetworkSign InSingle PositionView All JobsF-35 Supply Chain/Principal Supply Chain Subcontract SpecialistUnited States-California-El Segundo No longer accepting applications.Job IDR10240356Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an F-35 Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist/Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist to join our Global Supply Chain team of qualified, diverse individuals.Location: Onsite in El Segundo, CASchedule: 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off.Extras: Opportunities for occasional travel and excellent career growth potentialAbout the role: Source and procure complex, specialized goods and services. Owns contractual management for the supplier. Responsible for subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration and closeout phases. Coordinates and collaborates with key stakeholders such as legal, contracts, finance, planning, operations, program management, engineering, and quality. As part of a cross-functional team, candidate will monitor and manage schedule, cost, technical and quality performance of suppliers in support of US Government programs. Subcontract Specialists will interface with supplier leadership teams to motivate and drive excellence in performance of contractual requirements. Essential Functions:Responsible for subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration and closeout phases Manages supplier performance throughout the subcontracting lifecycle Ensures compliance with all FAR, DFARS and public law requirements, as well as company policies and procedures Identifies strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations Cultivates and maintains strong working relationships with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders Contributes to Program Risk and Opportunity management Self-Starter with a bias toward action and problem solving  Strong written and verbal communicator  Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement Basic Qualifications (Specialist): Bachelor’s Degree with at least 2 years of experience, a master’s degree OR 6 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.Experience must be in one or more of the following: subcontracts, contracts management, proposal price/cost analysis, procurement, program management, project management, advanced planning/MRP, and/or strategic sourcing.  Experience with SAP or related business application software (i.e. MRP, ERP)Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the businessBasic Qualifications (Principal Specialist): Bachelor’s Degree with at least 5 years of experience, a master’s degree with at least 3 years' experience OR 9 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.Experience must be in subcontracts management, contracts management, proposal price/cost analysis, procurement, program management, advanced planning/MRP, and/or strategic sourcing.  Experience with SAP or related business application software (i.e. MRP, ERP)Familiarity with FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) or DFARSAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the businessPreferred Qualifications: Master’s degreeWorking knowledge of FAR and DFARS regulations.   Supplier selection/management experience on US Government contract(s).  Subcontracting experience with aircraft production and/or sustainment programs. Experience working within a government approved purchasing system. Experience working in foreign subcontracts and/or ITAR/EAR experience.Familiarity with NGAS Subcontracting terms and conditions.