Sr Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No 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. Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.     Northrop Grumman Defense Systems sector is currently seeking a Principal / Sr. Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist 3/4 to join our team of diverse professionals.      Responsibilities include:        • Sources and procures electrical, electronic, and electromechanical goods and services, purchases machinery, equipment, tools, raw material, packaging materials, parts, services, and/or supplies necessary for operation of an organization  • Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives  • Experience / background in researching opportunities and to create and establish long term agreements, master pricing agreements allowing for better planning, cost management, and relationship building, while mitigating the risk of sudden price changes or contract terminations through strategic sourcing  • Through strategic sourcing methods to establish a systematic process, we can reduce costs and improve quality  • This will require analyzing spending, researching the market, and negotiating with suppliers. Compiles information to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes  • Confers with suppliers and analyzes suppliers operations to determine factors that affect prices and determines lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules  • 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 prop