Manager Supply Chain 3

Northrop Grumman•San Diego, CA

3d•$137,800 - $239,800•Hybrid

About The Position

Join a dynamic, customer‑focused team that tackles a wide range of projects across the Sector. Mission Systems Category Management organization has an opening for a Manager, Supply Chain 3 to join our team as a Category Manager. As a Category Manager, you will act as the bridge between program supply chain management, procurement, supplier performance management (SPM) and strategic sourcing functions. You’ll ensure that tactical requirements are met by your team while driving strategic improvements in supplier performance and capacity. This position can be worked from our NGC facility in Rolling Meadows, IL, Redondo Beach, CA, Woodland Hills, CA, Baltimore/Linthicum, MD, Salt Lake City, UT or San Diego, CA.

Requirements

Bachelors degree and a minimum of 8 years in supply chain or supplier quality roles; or a Masters degree with a minimum of 6 years in supply chain or supplier quality
5+ years as a team leader or direct people/project management
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), supply‑chain analytics, and root‑cause problem solving.
US Citizenship
Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance
Excellent written and verbal communication; confident executive‑level presenter.
Experience creating and governing risk registers and mitigation plans.
Experience creating and governing risk registers and mitigation plans.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (MBA, MS in Supply Chain, or related field).
Experience with advanced analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
Prior EXPERIENCE to defense or aerospace supply chains.

Responsibilities

Lead assigned Category Management Supply Chain Base
Own end‑to‑end performance for assigned supplier categories.
Develop, implement, and track recovery and improvement plans that are actionable, measurable, and accountable.
Align procurement, supplier performance, strategic sourcing, and engineering teams to resolve programmatic issues.
Influence superior supplier performance through data‑driven insights and root‑cause analysis.
Monitor capacity constraints, devise mitigation strategies, and negotiate realistic delivery schedules.
Ensures mitigation plans are developed and executed to address any programmatic risks related to suppliers or supply chain execution.
Collaborate across internal functions and your supply base to identify cost and lead time opportunities.
Ensure team members have the tools, training, and processes needed to manage on‑time delivery, cost control, and strong supplier relationships.
Mentor and coach direct reports to grow their capabilities and advance their careers.
Champion NG Leadership Behaviors and Values in all interactions.
Adapt quickly to changing business priorities and maintain a proactive, goal‑oriented mindset.