Senior Manager 3 - Supply Chain Strategy

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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 - 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 inclusive team. As a Senior Manager 3, Supply Chain Strategy, you'll be a key enabler of missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.

 

Northrop Grumman’s Tactical Space Systems Division is looking for a Manager 3, Supply Chain Strategy to lead our strategic sourcing activities across the division. The Manager, Supply Chain Strategy will be responsible for partnering through the program lifecycle to ensure supply chain strategies and our supply base are positioned to support cost, schedule and technical performance for the business. The selected candidate will report to the Global Supply Chain Division Director and manage a small team.

This position offers a hybrid schedule and will be based onsite in one of the following locations:

• Dulles, VA
• Gilbert, AZ

This is not a telecommuting position. No relocation will be offered.

In this role, the successful candidate will have experience in full lifecycle supply chain engagements, project management, risk management, and have strong organizational, technical, and programmatic skills. Job duties include:

• Development and project management of sourcing strategies that address known supply base risks (i.e., limited competition, performance and capacity constraints, etc.), affordability and manufacturability, and small business requirements

• Driving supplier capability assessments and supplier development efforts to position for execution success

• Engagement with Business Development to understand technology roadmaps and align on platform supplier / commodity strategies to address future needs

• Development of division-wide long-range demand forecasts and engaging supplier and NG investments / business cases (i.e., risk work, long term agreements, etc.) to achieve cost/schedule objectives and improve the speed of execution

• Partner closely with the broader GSC team as well as engineering, quality and program teams to support vertical integration, make/buy, and inventory management opportunities

• Adherence to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards.

 

As a leader with integrity, you ensure ethical conduct, balanced results, and partner satisfaction. You respect and nurture growth, fostering inclusivity. Skilled in building diverse teams and customer trust, you communicate well, champion excellence, and embrace change.

 

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, supply chain or related discipline from an accredited educational institution
• 8 years (master’s with 6 years) of relevant experience supporting U.S. Government contracts/subcontracts and customers and/or program management
• 3 years of management experience and demonstrated ability to lead teams and develop talent
• Experience developing and implementing strategies to address highly complex supply base issues across myriad phases of the program lifecycle.
• Experience building strategic business cases to support project recommendations that return value to the business.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with supply chain processes and strategic sourcing strategies that enable the business.
• Familiarity and application of Northrop Grumman supply chain processes, tools, and programs.
• Familiarity with spac