Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist - Level 3

Prepare bids, evaluate bids, select suppliers and negotiate price, terms and conditions, delivery, quality and service Manage supplier performance, along with Supplier Performance Specialist, from issuance of order through close-out Review Purchase Requisitions for completeness and obtain additional information considered necessary Prepare Request for Quotation (RFQ)/Request for Proposal (RFP) and identify sources eligible to receive RFQ/RFP for complex and/or non-routine procurement requirements Evaluate suppliers' quotes/proposals for compliance with RFQ/RFP and fact find suppliers' proposals Co-lead in the source selection team for competitive procurements Perform a cost and/or price analysis to determine price reasonableness Negotiate with suppliers on price, schedule, and terms and conditions, and any other contractual requirements -may lead negotiations with supplier Make subcontract awards to suppliers and document the subcontract folders in accordance with the local procurement policies and procedures, including long term agreements Manage supplier performance, along with Supplier Performance Specialist, during subcontract execution, including, but not limited to, managing supplier delivery schedule, processing invoices for payment, managing Subcontract submittals Work in and support cross functional program teams including, but not limited to, Supplier Performance, Supply Chain Program Management, Contracts, Engineering and Finance along with other supporting organizations across Northrop Adhere to strict government and company compliance processes and policies with the ability to understand complex compliance requirements in accordance with company policies Perform subcontract close-outs in accordance with the local procurement policies and procedures Bachelor's degree and at least 5 + years of contracts, supply chain, procurement, or related business experience -OR - a Master's degree and at least 3 + years of supply chain, procurement, or related business experience; in lieu of degree an additional 4 + years of experience may be considered Knowledge of the government acquisition process with a strong knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency supplements, such as Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS), NASA (NFS) Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) Experience with Deltek Costpoint. Self-Starter with problem solving skills.