Supply Chain/Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist
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Responsible for subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration,
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist/ Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position is hybrid, reporting in-office every week in El Segundo, California.
Able to accommodate an in office schedule.
9/80 shift with every other Friday off
Opportunities for occasional travel
About the Role
~1 min readResponsible for subcontract sourcing, proposal evaluation, negotiation, award, execution, administration, and closeout phases
Manages supplier performance throughout the subcontracting lifecycle
Ensures compliance with all FAR, DFARS and public law requirements, as well as company policies and procedures
Identifies strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations
Cultivates and maintains strong working relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders
Contributes to Program Risk and Opportunity management
Utilizes process tools such as Lean Six Sigma with suppliers to drive quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
Self-Starter with a bias toward action and problem solving
Requirements
~2 min readWorking knowledge of FAR and DFARS regulations
Supplier selection/management experience on US Government contract(s)
Experience working within a government approved purchasing system
Familiarity with NGAS subcontracting terms and conditions
Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years experience, Master's degree, or in-lieu of degree with 6 years experience. Experience must be in Subcontracts, Procurement, Contracts, Finance or Program/Project Management
Experience with SAP/MRP or related business application software
Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance and Program Special Access within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the Company to meet its business needs
Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years experience, Master's degree with 3 years experience, or in-lieu of degree with 9 years experience. Experience must be in Subcontracts, Procurement, Contracts, Finance or Program/Project Management
Experience with SAP/MRP or related business application software
Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance and Program Special Access within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the Company to meet its business needs
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 7, 2026
- First seen
- October 8, 2026
- Last seen
- October 13, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 5
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 28%
- Scored at
- October 14, 2026
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