Manager Supply Chain Programs 2 - Category Management

Northrop Grumman • Palmdale, CA

1d • $133,200 - $199,800 • Remote

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Manager Supply Chain Programs 2 - Category Management. This is a remote position, with preference for candidates within commuting distance of the Palmdale, California; El Segundo, California; or Melbourne, Florida sites. Occasional travel to a nearby Northrop Grumman office may be required, as well as travel of up to 25% to supplier locations and other company sites.

The role leads a geographically diverse, remote team and applies aerospace and defense purchasing and procurement methods across spend categories to meet cost, affordability, and organizational objectives. The position supports category and sector initiatives, develops category strategies and roadmaps, negotiates supplier agreements, monitors market dynamics, and manages internal and external relationships. The role requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret clearance and Special Program Access within a reasonable time as determined by the company.

The company describes flexible work arrangements, a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off, learning opportunities, exposure to varied projects and customers, and a team-oriented environment. The listed primary salary range is $133,200 to $199,800. Employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of combined experience in supply chain management, project management, sustainment, proposals, and/or procurement; or a master's degree and 3 years of such experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and 9 years of such experience.
• FAR/DFARS experience.
• At least 2 years of experience leading a team, process, and/or projects.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret clearance to apply and start the role, and ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access within a reasonable period as determined by the company.
• U.S. citizenship is required for positions requiring a government clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Active Secret security clearance with Special Program Access.
• Experience building teams and collaborating with Programs and other organizations within and outside Global Supply Chain.
• Extensive experience leading tasks to meet schedule, cost, and requirements as a project lead.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and ability to develop detailed execution plans.
• Exceptional leadership and people-management skills, including promoting engagement, teamwork, and cooperation.
• SAP experience.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated experience managing supply chain risk.
• Budgeting experience and knowledge of earned value management (EVM).

Responsibilities

• Develop and coach a geographically diverse, remote team to implement projects that meet cost and affordability objectives.
• Apply aerospace and defense purchasing and procurement methods to spend categories to achieve organizational objectives, best value for the enterprise, and target return on investment.
• Support sector initiatives and special projects as required.
• Drive scope definition and implementation of strategies across multiple categories and programs, including raw materials and standard hardware.
• Establish long-term pricing agreements, Right-to-Buy Agreements, and vendor-managed inventory arrangements, and negotiate favorable terms and conditions.
• Prepare and brief leadership on category roadmaps, including key initiatives, risk mitigation actions, and supplier development plans.
• Monitor market dynamics and communicate changes affecting internal customer needs.
• Manage internal and external relationships and supplier partnerships.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements and a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.
• Learning opportunities and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
• Depending on the position, eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager