Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in supply chain, procurement, purchasing, or related field, or a High School diploma with relevant experience., Experience in supply chain, procurement, or supplier management is preferred., Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel is required., Strong analytical skills and ability to evaluate supplier quality and pricing..

Key responsibilities:

Source and procure goods and services from various suppliers.

Initiate and analyze Requests for Quotations and Proposals from potential suppliers.

Evaluate supplier quality and monitor their ability to meet delivery schedules.

Issue purchase orders and manage their performance while ensuring compliance with company policies.

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking an Associate Supply Chain Procurement Specialist (Buyer Level 1)/Supply Chain Procurement Specialist (Buyer Level 2) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will support our Global Supply Chain team. This role can be filled at either level.

100% telecommuting role, which may require limited travel to our local United States locations. Standard work schedule is a 9/80 with every other Friday off!

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

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

**May offer occasional opportunities for travel 10-15% of the time.**

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Basic Qualifications for Buyer Level 1:

Bachelors Degree with 0 years of experience or a High School diploma/equivalent with 4 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, purchasing, supplier management, finance and/or related professional area.
Experience with using Microsoft Office products including Word, PowerPoint, Excel.

Basic Qualifications for Buyer Level 2:

Bachelors Degree with 2 years of experience or a High School diploma/equivalent with 6 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, purchasing, supplier management, finance and/or related professional area.
Experience with using Microsoft Office products including Word, PowerPoint, Excel.

Salary Range: $50,600.00 - $75,800.00Salary Range 2: $61,000.00 - $91,600.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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