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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 Mission Systems Global Supply Chain (GSC) Operations team is seeking talented Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist to join the Naval & Oceanic Systems Business Unit, supporting the Maritime Systems and Intergration Operating Unit and this position will be located in Charlottesville, VA

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems' Operations team is strategically partnered to drive the best decisions possible and plays a key role in the success and bottom line of our programs. We take responsibility for the quality we put forth, deliver customer satisfaction, demonstrate leadership, and we act with integrity in all we do, valuing our people, and regarding our suppliers as essential team members. If you are highly motivated and have a passion in supporting innovative systems, products, and solutions to ultimately keep our world safe, look no further. What we do leaves lasting impacts, is challenging, and is extremely rewarding. Rise to the challenge, find your voice, launch your career to new heights, and join our Northrop Grumman Mission Systems' Naval & Oceanic Systems Business Unit.

Roles and Responsibilities:

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.

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.

Employs sound business practices and assesses supplier performance as part of follow-up activities.

Reviews and approves supplier payment as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree with 3+ years Or a Master's degree with 1+ year of professional experience in supply chain management, business and financial planning, contracts administration, project management, logistics, manufacturing or a closely related field.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking, innovative behaviors in past projects, roles, or experience.

Proficiency in MS Office suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated strong leadership skills as well as the ability to multi-task in a challenging environment.

The ideal candidate possesses strong time management and organization skills; Ability to keep multiple priorities moving forward.

Professional experience in a regulated industry; to include Aerospace & Defense, Insurance, Financial Services, Telecommunications.

Two-years' experience with negotiating terms and conditions in a Corporate setting.

Experience with Government purchasing and contracting.

SAP experience.

Salary Range: $56,600 - $85,000

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 conditions.

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 application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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 all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.