Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Director 1

Northrop Grumman•Linthicum Heights, MD

8d•$176,100 - $305,900•Onsite

About The Position

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. Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Director 1, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This person can be based in any of the major Space Sector locations. FT remote work is not available. The Space Sector Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Director will own the coordination of SRM activities for key Tier 1 suppliers and drive strategic engagement, risk mitigation, and performance improvement across the Space Sector supply chain. The incumbent will develop sector‑wide strategies, implement standardized processes and tools, and ensure transparent reporting of supplier performance to support timely delivery of qualified hardware.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree with 10+ years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 8+ years of experience
Experience in Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing and managing/directing Suppliers in all program phases
Engineering, Technical and/or Program Management experience
U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Nice To Haves

Master's, MBA or MS degree

Responsibilities

Manage Supplier Relationship Management for selected Tier 1 suppliers.
Lead Tier 1 Supplier Executive Communication (ExComs) to focus executive attention on critical issues and maintain transparency.
Conduct frequent on‑site visits to assess supplier performance and identify gaps.
Perform Supplier Technical Capability Assessments.
Engage subject‑matter experts (including supplier expertise) to proactively identify gaps and deficiencies during PDR, CDR, MRR, and TRR phases.
Review and support Supplier Data Requirements List (SDRL) approvals.
Develop sector‑wide strategy and engagement plans for strategic suppliers, aligning with sector and division priorities.
Implement consistent Supplier Statement of Work (SSOW) and SDRL processes.
Design and roll out processes, tools, training, and mentoring for Program Subcontract Managers and Supplier Performance Specialists.
Create robust procedures for reviewing supplier key performance indicators (KPIs).
Drive risk and opportunity management processes; act as escalation point for programs seeking delivery acceleration.
Collaborate with Mission Assurance on supplier‑quality root‑cause corrective action (RCCA) analysis and sector risk‑mitigation strategies.
Review and trend supplier performance via the quarterly Supplier Assessment Management System (SAMS) scorecard.
Facilitate Return‑to‑Green (RTG) actions and develop RTG plans for each supplier.
Identify high‑impact performance drivers and tie IPRS program ratings to SAMS scores and RTG plans.
Develop and maintain supplier delivery performance metrics and associated data‑collection processes.
Utilize metrics to uncover systematic issues across the division and implement corrective actions.