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Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Supply Chain Procurement Specialist (Buyer level 1/2) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This 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

This position can be hired at either the Level 1 – Associate Specialist or Level 2 – Specialist depending upon candidate qualifications and experience.

Basic Qualifications (Level 1 – Associate Specialist):

• Bachelor's degree
• 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.

Basic Qualifications (Level 2 – Specialist):

• Bachelor's degree with at least 3 years of experience, or a Master’s degree with at least 1 year of experience. Experience must be in procurement, 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

Pay and salary will be determined depending upon candidate location and telecommute/hybrid working arrangements.

This position reports to Redondo Beach, CA, USA, however, you are able to work from any of the additional 3 locations listed above.

Salary Range: $47,900 USD - $79,100 USD

Salary Range 2: $58,000 USD - $95,800 USD

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In 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 priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We 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 class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.