Supply Chain Procurement Specialist

Company	Northrop Grumman
Location	Canoga Park, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Salary	$67100 – $100700
Type	Full-Time
Degrees	Bachelor’s, Master’s
Experience Level	Junior, Mid Level

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Global Supply Chain, or related field with 2 years of experience; Master’s degree in Business Administration, Global Supply Chain, or related field with 0 years of experience.
Procurement experience.
US Citizenship required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

Source and procures goods and services of a commodity nature from many suppliers.
Initiate Requests for Quotations and Proposals and receives same, analyzing proposed pricing from potential suppliers.
In conjunction with quality organization, evaluates and monitors supplier quality and reliability, as well as supplier ability to support required delivery schedules.
Work with internal customers to ensure specifications are appropriate for the services or products required.
Identify opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through targeted negotiations.
Issues purchase orders.
Manages performance of purchase orders, ensures compliance with all public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures including import/export regulations.
Employs sound business practices and assesses supplier performance as part of follow-up activities.
Ensures that appropriate documentation is provided to logistics/transportation & warehouse organization so that proper receipt is recorded.
Reviews and approves supplier payment as needed.