Associate Supply Chain Procurement Specialist

About the Role

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking an Associate Supply Chain Procurement Specialist to join their team in Oklahoma City, OK.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and procure goods and services of a commodity nature from numerous suppliers.
• Initiate Requests for Quotations and Proposals, and analyze proposed pricing from potential suppliers.
• Evaluate and monitor supplier quality, reliability, and ability to support required delivery schedules in conjunction with the quality organization.
• Collaborate with internal customers to ensure specifications are appropriate for the required services or products.
• Identify opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency, and manage risk through targeted negotiations.
• Issue purchase orders.
• Manage the performance of purchase orders, ensuring compliance with public law requirements and company policies/procedures, including import/export regulations.
• Employ sound business practices and assess supplier performance as part of follow-up activities.
• Ensure appropriate documentation is provided to logistics/transportation and warehouse organizations for proper receipt recording.
• Review and approve supplier payments as needed.
• Utilize process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Demonstrated ability to utilize Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) to create spreadsheets, documents, and presentations.
• Ability to collaborate with program management and other multi-functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills.
• US Citizenship required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree OR High School Diploma/GED with 4 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance within a reasonable amount of time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with aircraft maintenance activities under U.S. Government prime contracts, including spares procurement and movement.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFAR.
• Knowledge of CPSR and government audits.
• Import/Export (ITAR) experience for the movement of materials and technology.
• Familiarity with SAP and/or Maximo procurement systems.
• Active U.S. Government Secret or Top Secret Clearance.