[Remote] Supply Chain Procurement Specialist Level 2 and Level 3

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Northrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company looking for a Supply Chain Procurement Specialist to join their team. The role involves sourcing and procuring goods and services, managing supplier performance, and ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies. 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 • 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 Skills • Bachelors degree with 2 years of experience working with supply chain management, business and financial planning, contracts administration, project management, logistics, government procurement • Masters degree with experience working with supply chain management, business and financial planning, contracts administration, project management, logistics, government procurement • Procurement experience in a manufacturing environment • Must have U.S Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD secret security clearance • Ability to obtain Special Program Access • Bachelors degree with 5 years of experience working with supply chain management, business and financial planning, contracts administration, project management, logistics, government procurement • Masters degree with 3 years of experience working with supply chain management, business and financial planning, contracts administration, project management, logistics, government procurement • Procurement experience in a manufacturing environment • Must have U.S Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD secret security clearance • Ability to obtain Special Program Access • Background in government procurement with familiarity of FAR/DFARS • Experience with SAP or similar ERP system • Experience in supporting different contract types including cost types and all aspects of contract management from contract award through contract closeout • Experience with negotiating terms and conditions in a corporate setting • Experience with Government purchasing and contracting • Experience analyzing data to formulate and execute effective negotiation strategies • Business or Supply Chain Management degree Benefits • Exceptional benefits/healthcare • Great 401K matching program • Company paid holidays • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business Company Overview • Northrop Grumman Australia is the Australia-based arm of Northrop Grumman Corporation and committed to generating long-term prosperity, investing in advanced Research & Development, sovereign and exportable Intellectual Property, high-quality jobs and long-term technology leadership across the Commonwealth. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in Canberra, AU, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job