Sr. Principal/Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret 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. 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. Our Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Supply Chain Procurement Specialist / Principal Supply Chain Procurement Specialist (Level 3 or 4) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will support our Global Supply Chain team and may be performed as a hybrid role (2 days per week on site) in Clearfield, UT or remotely within the United States . In this role, you will source and manage suppliers for critical Aeronautics Systems programs, ensuring on-time, cost-effective, and compliant delivery of materials and services. Essential Functions: Sourcing & Procurement • Source and procure commodity goods and services from multiple suppliers. • Initiate Requests for Quotation (RFQ) and Requests for Proposal (RFP), and analyze supplier pricing and proposals. • Issue and manage purchase orders throughout their lifecycle. Supplier Management & Compliance • In conjunction with the Quality organization, evaluate and monitor supplier quality, reliability, and delivery performance. • Ensure all procurement activities comply with applicable public law requirements, as well as company and business procedures, including import/export regulations. • Employ sound business practices and assess supplier performance as part of follow‑up activities. Internal Collaboration & Process Improvement • Partner with internal customers to ensure specifications are appropriate for the required products and services. • Identify opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency, and manage risk through targeted negotiations. • Ensure appropriate documentation is provided to logistics/transportation and warehouse organizations so that proper receipt and inventory records are maintained. • Review and approve supplier payments as needed. • Utilize process improvement tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement. This position may be filled as a Level 3 or Level 4 based on the qualifications outlined below: Basic Qualifications (Supply Chain Procurement Speciali