Vendor Repair Buyer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: No

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Vendor Repair Buyer based out of our Troy Hill campus in Elkridge, MD. 

The successful candidate will have strong organizational, analytical, presentation, problem resolution, and process improvement skills; and be comfortable communicating with internal and external customers, as well as working in cross functional teams. 

What You’ll Get to Do: 

• Negotiate quotations and place compliant purchase orders for repair of returned units

• Function as liaison between company and suppliers, contact suppliers to ensure customer property and equipment are evaluated, repaired, and delivered on promised dates, determine when deliveries may be delayed and communicate to internal customers, maintain records and follow-up files of purchases, shipments, returns and related matters, approve invoices

• Extract, monitor, analyze, and validate data information from multiple sources

• Develop engaging and collaborative relationships with suppliers and internal partners/customers to drive problem resolution

• Manage supplier quality and performance to support customer turnaround times

• Report on monthly metrics to leadership

• Support various DOD and commercial customers in a depot environment

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience in Procurement/Purchasing/Sourcing in a manufacturing environment; Master's degree with experience in Procurement/Purchasing/Sourcing in a manufacturing environment; 6 years of experience in Procurement/Purchasing/Sourcing in a manufacturing environment may be considered in lieu of a degree

• Experience placing purchase orders and managing suppliers

• Experience working in MRP/ERP business systems

• Experience using MS Office suite with emphasis on strong Excel/data analysis skills

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance

• U.S. citizenship

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Active/Current U.S. Government Secret clearance

• Degree in Supply Chain Management

• APICS/ASCM CPIM or IPM CPSM certification

• SAP experience, preferably in procurement modules

• Knowledge of FAR/DFAR, familiarity with terms and conditions, demonstrated negotiation experience

• Proficiency with Northrop Grumman tools related to function (GOLD, ISE/CADSTAR)

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

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Primary Level Salary Range: $65,800.00 - $98,800.00

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.