Northrop Grumman Looking for Supply Chain Procurement Specialist (Buyer level 2) at Remote Full Time

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Salary $56,300 – $92,900 a year job type full-time

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Requisition id: r10039966

Category: global supply chain
Location: redondo beach, california, united states of america
Citizenship required: united states citizenship
Clearance type: secret
Telecommute: yes- may consider full time teleworking for this position
Shift: 1st shift (united states of america)
Travel required: yes, 10% of the time
Positions available: 1

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 comeOur 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 moonWe 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 wayOur 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 impossibleOur employees are not only part of history, they`re making history.

Northrop grumman aeronautics systems has an opening for a supply chain procurement specialist (buyer level 2) to join our team of qualified, diverse individualsThis position can be performed 100% remote however, will be based out of our redondo beach, california office.

Position can be performed 100% remote.

Essential functions:

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

Basic qualifications:

Bachelor`s degree with at least 3-years of experience, or a master’s degree with at least 1-year of experience, (7-years of related business experience in lieu of a degree) experience must be in subcontracts, contracts management, supply chain, production, proposal price/cost analysis, and/or strategic sourcing.

Proficiency in microsoft office (word, excel, powerpoint)

Ability to obtain and maintain a dod secret level clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Preferred qualifications:

Working knowledge of sap or similar purchasing software

Experience working within a government approved purchasing system

Experience within the aerospace or aviation industry

Supply chain or procurement experience

Far/dfar or government contracts experience

Salary range: $56,300 usd – $92,900 usd
Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base payAnnual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company resultsEmployees in vice president or director positions may be eligible for long term incentivesIn 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priorityWith the continuing impacts of covid-19 around the world, we are taking action to protect the health and well-being of our colleagues and maintain the safety of the communities where we operateAs a federal contractor, and consistent with executive order 14042 (https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/) we require all newly hired employees in the united states to be fully vaccinated by their start dateFederal guidance allows for disability/medical and religious accommodations with respect to the vaccine requirementAny requested accommodations must be reviewed and approved (if applicable) in advance of your start date.

Northrop grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforceWe 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 classFor our complete eeo/aa and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/eeoU.sCitizenship is required for most positions.

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