Associate Supply Chain Procurement Specialist

As an Associate Supply Chain Procurement Specialist (Band 1), you will further the success of our programs to help Northrop Grumman leave the boundaries of what's known and solve tomorrow's problems. This position will be working in Linthicum, MD.

The Associate Supply Chain Procurement Specialist (Band 1) responsibilities will encompass:

• o Approaching competitive and non-competitive sourcing in request for quotations
• o Optimizing volume pricing through bid package strategies
• o Evaluating supplier proposals and placing compliant purchase orders
• o Extracting, monitoring, analyzing, and validating data information from multiple sources
• o Developing engaging and collaborative relationships with suppliers and internal partners/customers to drive problem resolution

Candidates must be able to make sound decisions in a timely manner, display strong interpersonal skills, and have an agile perspective of compliance protocol mandated by regulated industry.

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. Standard work schedule is a 9/80 with every other Friday off.

Basic Qualifications for Associate Supply Chain Procurement Specialist (Band

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree and a minimum of 1 year of professional experience in supply chain management, or related fields, to include logistics, manufacturing/project management, business management, or information systems
• Proficiency in MS Office suite
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance
• U.S. citizenship

Preferred Qualifications

·

• Professional experience in a regulated industry; to include Aerospace & Defense, Insurance, Financial Services, Telecommunications
• SAP experience