[Hiring] Procurement Manager @Northrop Grumman

Role 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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Procurement Manager 2 to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals within our Global Supply Chain organization. This leadership position will be remote. Occasional travel (25% of the time) may be required to support business needs.

We offer flexible work arrangements, a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

The Manager in this role will be responsible for the direct supervision and management of their delegated staff. The Manager’s team will consist of approximately 10 direct reports who will support in Procurement activities across multiple divisions.

In this role, the selected candidate will be expected to:

• Be proficient in the procurement process, including but not limited to source selection, price analysis, negotiations, risk management.
• Possess outstanding written and verbal communication skills and be extremely organized.
• Quickly identify and communicate risk and opportunity.
• Have a clear understanding of established processes and procedures.
• Align team goals to Sector and Division objectives.
• Effectively manage a supply base: Evaluate supplier delivery, quality, and cost performance.
• Develop and maintain Strategic Supplier relationships.
• Supervise release of RFQs for LTA and high-dollar reqs.
• Execute negotiations of LTAs and high-dollar contracts.
• Identify opportunity for cross Divisional strategies.
• Build and develop a geographic diverse and remote team.
• Plan, schedule, and arrange activities to accomplish objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of experience in supply chain management, project management, sustainment, proposals, procurement, subcontracts, contracts, resource planning or accounting, OR a Master’s Degree with 3 years of experience in the same fields, OR High School Diploma/Equivalent with 9 years of experience in the same fields.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience leading a team, process, and/or projects.
• Procurement or Subcontracts experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance and Program Special Access within a reasonable amount of time.

Requirements

• 2 years experience leading a team, process, and/or projects and interacting with multifunctional roles/department.
• Leadership and people management skills with the ability to model and promote a strong sense of engagement, teamwork, and cooperation.
• Budgeting experience and EVM knowledge.
• Solid understanding of engineering/technical requirements.
• Thorough knowledge of supply chain management.
• Adept in Pre/Post-Award management (MRP, RFP’s, Competition, Negotiation, etc.).
• Familiar with Government and Commercial procurement regulatory requirements.
• Practiced in policy and procedure, interpretation, and change management.
• Knowledgeable with FAR, DFAR, ITAR, and Export regulations.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.