Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist - Level 3

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Chandler
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

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 Subcontract Specialist - ?Level 3, ? you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is located in Chandler, AZ. In this job, you will: Be responsible for supporting multiple products across programs with several suppliers Procure and manage medium to high value and risk subcontracts and general procurement, including long term agreements and OA’s 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 Interface with Supply Chain Management, Program Planners, Quality, Receiving and Program Management and Supplier's Management team May mentor junior staff members Job Responsibilities: 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 Basic Qualifications: 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) Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Deltek Costpoint. Self-Starter with problem solving skills. Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below: https://www.northropgrumman.com/space Primary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $122,000.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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