US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace.
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With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Supply Chain Procurement Specialist (Level 2 or Level 3) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.
This position will be located in Iuka, MS .
Position Description: Sources and procures goods and services of a commodity nature from many suppliers.
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.
Issues purchase orders.
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.
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.
Reviews and approves supplier payment as needed.
Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement.
This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80.
The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
This role may be filled at a Level 2 or Level 3 based at the qualifications outlined below.
Basic Qualifications: Supply Chain Procurement Specialist (Level 2) Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 3 years of related experience; or a Master’s Degree with a minimum of 1 years of related experience; or a High School Diploma and a minimum of 7 years of related experience Experience in procurement Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist (Level 3) Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 6 years of related experience; or a Master’s Degree with a minimum of 4 years of related experience; or a High School Diploma and a minimum of 10 years of related experience Experience in procurement Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance Preferred Qualifications: Active DoD Secret Clearance Experience or familiarity with purchasing services Experience in tooling purchases or major tooling procurement FAR/DFAR or government contracts experience Experience using CostPoint or similar systems What We Offer: At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country.
Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career.
We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, phenomenal learning opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers.
We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a great 401K matching program, and 14 Employee Resource Groups inclusive of all employees Salary Range: $50,700.00
– $76,100.00Salary Range 2: $62,300.00
– $93,500.00 Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to basepay.
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/orpersonal 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.
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Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.
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