Supply Chain Procurement Specialist – Level 3

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. Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Supply Chain Procurement Specialist – Level 3 , you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position offers full-time remote work, but preference is that candidate lives near one of NG Space Sector sites: Redondo Beach, CA, Chandler, AZ, Dulles, VA, Huntsville, AL or Baltimore, MD. In this job, you will : •    Source and procure materials and services within the Computer IT Hardware & Software commodities •    Execute the procurement process, including but not limited to sourcing, price analysis, Commercial Item Determination and negotiations, following policies and procedures including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS). •    Prepare bid packages, analyze and evaluate proposals, negotiate PO provisions, administer resulting PO and ensure on time delivery •    Strong understanding of the federal acquisition thresholds and what level of documentation is required at any given level based on the type of procurement transaction •    In conjunction with quality organization, evaluate and monitor supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules. •    Work with internal customers to ensure specifications are appropriate for the services or products required. •    Identify strategies and opportunities to reduce costs, improve efficiency and manage risk through targeted negotiations. •    Manage performance of purchase orders, ensure compliance with all public law requirements as well as company policies and procedures including import/export regulations. •    Interface and collaborate with key stakeholders and other organizations within and outside of Global Supply Chain. •    Plan, schedule, and arrange activities to accomplish objectives, demonstrating strong written and verbal communication skills and organization. •    Employs sound business practices and assesses supplier performance as part of follow-up activities •    Reviews and approves supplier payment as needed to include invoice reconciliation •    Other duties as assigned • Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience.  Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree. • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance Preferred Qualifications: •    Experience with low to moderate value and complexity purchases to include single/sole source with source co