Procurement Specialist

Description

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Supply Chain Procurement Specialist  in support of the AMS Division located in Baltimore, Maryland.

What You'll Get to do:

• Source and procure commodities such as hardware components, COTS items, and electronic components in support of production and IRAD requirements
• Proficiency in the procurement process, including but not limited to price analysis, negotiations, policies and procedures, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
• Ability to place and oversee procurement packages.
• Initiates Requests for Quotations and Proposals and receives same, analyzing proposed pricing from potential suppliers.
• 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.
• Review, reconcile and approve supplier invoices.
• Interfacing and collaborating with Programs and other organizations within and outside of Global Supply Chain
• Ability to plan, schedule, and arrange activities to accomplish objectives.
• Person should possess outstanding written and verbal communication skills and be extremely organized.
• Ensures that appropriate documentation is provided to logistics/transportation & warehouse organization so that proper receipt is recorded.
• Employs sound business practices and assesses supplier performance as part of follow-up activities.

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Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in supply chain management, business and financial planning, contracts administration, project management, logistics, manufacturing
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP system
• US Citizenship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Government purchasing and contracting