[Remote] Supply Chain Procurement Specialist - Level 1 - R10221372

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Northrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements, seeking a Supply Chain Procurement Specialist – Level 1 to join their collaborative teams. This role involves sourcing and procuring mechanical commodities, managing purchase orders, and ensuring supplier quality and compliance with regulations. Responsibilities • Sources and procures items of within the mechanical commodities, of medium to high complexity • Initiate 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 arenaflex, 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 • Ensure that appropriate documentation is provided to logistics/transportation & warehouse organization so that proper receipt is recorded • Reviews and approves supplier payment as needed • Utilize process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency and continuous improvement • Develop RFQ utilizing specifications, statements of work, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, components, and assemblies • Prepare bid packages, analyze and evaluate proposals, negotiate PO provisions, administer resulting PO and ensure on time delivery • Manage performance of Purchase Orders and assigned suppliers, ensure compliance with all public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures including import/export regulations • Coordinate and collaborate with key stakeholders such as contracts, engineering, quality, planning, operations, program and end-users • In conjunction with quality organization, evaluate and monitor supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules • Identify strategies and opportunities to reduce arenaflex, improve efficiency and manage risk through proactive supplier management • Other duties as assigned Skills • Bachelor's Degree • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking and innovation behaviors in past projects, roles or experience • Strong time management and organizational skills; ability to keep multiple priorities moving forward • Experience in a MRP system, SAP and CostPoint • Experience with large dollar, complex purchases including subcontracts and long-term agreements • Experience procuring in an engineering development environment • Experience in machining, forgings, extrusions, composites or raw material commodities • Experience leading negotiations with suppliers • Basic comprehension of technical drawings and documents • Knowledge of government contracting requirements and regulations Benefits • Health insurance coverage • Life and disability insurance • Savings plan • Company paid holidays • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business Company Overview • Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software. It was founded in 1994, and is headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Apply tot his job

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