Associate Supply Chain Procurement Specialist

About the Role

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Supply Chain Procurement Specialist (Level 1) for their Business Unit, Armament Systems. This position is onsite in Plymouth, MN with the opportunity for a hybrid remote schedule. Armament Systems specializes in the development and production of Ammunition, Guns, and Precision Guidance Ordinance.

Position Summary

• Sources and procures electrical, electronic, and electromechanical goods and services from suppliers.
• Initiates and analyzes Requests for Quotations and Proposals.
• Evaluates and monitors supplier quality and reliability, and their ability to support delivery schedules.
• Collaborates with internal customers to ensure appropriate specifications for products or services.
• Identifies opportunities for cost reduction, efficiency improvement, and risk management through negotiations.
• Issues purchase orders.
• Manages purchase order performance, ensuring compliance with public law, company policies, and import/export regulations.
• Assesses supplier performance.
• Ensures proper documentation is provided for receiving goods.
• Reviews and approves supplier payments.
• Utilizes process tools like Lean Six Sigma with suppliers for quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Sources and procures electrical, electronic, and electromechanical goods and services.
• Initiates and analyzes Requests for Quotations and Proposals.
• Evaluates and monitors supplier quality and reliability.
• Manages purchase order performance and compliance.
• Utilizes Lean Six Sigma for supplier improvement.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Costpoint
• Cognos
• Sharepoint

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in supply chain, business, finance, or related field.
• Strong leadership, communication, and writing skills.
• Ability to identify risk mitigation techniques and possess problem-solving skills.
• Eligible to obtain & maintain a DoD secret clearance.
• US citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with multiple contracting formats, including Firm Fixed Price and Cost Reimbursable.
• Knowledge of special payment provisions (progress or performance-based payments).
• Understanding of the proposal process, pricing instructions, terms and conditions.
• Knowledge of U.S. Government contracting, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisitions Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
• Familiarity with Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) audit procedures.
• ASCM or APICS Certification (Primary Level).