[Hiring] Manager Supply Chain Programs 2 - Category Management @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 has an opening for a Manager Supply Chain Programs 2 - Category Management to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This is a remote position; however, candidates located within commuting distance of one of the following AS sites are preferred: Palmdale, CA; El Segundo, CA; or Melbourne, FL.

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

• Develop and coach a geographically diverse and remote team that can implement projects to meet cost and affordability objectives.
• Apply standard Aerospace & Defense purchasing/procurement methodology to spend categories to achieve organizational objectives, best value for the enterprise, and achievement of target return on investments (ROI).
• Support sector initiatives/special projects as required.
• Drive the scope definition and implementation of strategies across multiple categories & programs including Raw Materials and Standard Hardware.
• Establish long-term pricing agreements, Right-to-Buy Agreements, vendor managed inventory (VMI), and negotiate favorable terms and conditions.
• Prepare and brief leadership category roadmaps, including key initiatives, risk mitigation actions, and supplier development plans.
• Monitor market dynamics and communicate changes that affect internal customer needs.
• Effectively manage internal and external relationships and supplier partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree with 5 years of experience, or a Masters Degree with 3 years of experience, or a high school diploma/equivalent with 9 years of experience.
• Combined experience in any of the following: supply chain management, project management, sustainment, proposals, and/or procurement.
• Must have FAR/DFARS experience.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience leading a team, process, and/or projects.
• At minimum, the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret level clearance to apply and to start the role.

Requirements

• Active Security Clearance (SECRET) with Special Program Access.
• Experience building teams and interfacing/collaborating with Programs and other organizations within and outside of Global Supply Chain.
• Extensive experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as project lead.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and develop detailed execution plans.
• Exceptional leadership and people management skills with the ability to model and promote a strong sense of engagement, teamwork and cooperation.
• SAP experience.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated experience managing supply chain risk.
• Budgeting experience and EVM knowledge.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements.
• 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off.
• Phenomenal learning opportunities.
• Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers.
• Friendly team environment.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.