R10149549 Supply Chain Manager 1

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Northrop Grumman Space Components Business Unit is seeking a Supply Chain Manager 1 to join our team. This position will be located in Devens, MA.

The Supply Chain Manager leads a team of procurement professionals in providing supply chain Operating Unit support within Mission Enabling Products Business Unit in the Payload Ground Space Systems Division within the Space Systems sector. Responsibilities include support of the business unit’s performance, financial growth and achievement of operational objectives through ownership of the buy supply chain.

The Supply Chain Manager engages in the resolution of complex supply chain issues including supplier on time delivery, cost and performance support of operations and program execution to meet customer commitments.

This position requires experience in communicating and collaborating across different functions and levels as well as driving supply chain management processes.

The preferred candidate will have leadership experience, strong interpersonal skills, will be able to multi-task, will be a results oriented creative thinker and will possess a thorough understanding of supply chain best practices, purchasing, lean six sigma, and project management.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of procurement professionals
• Responsible for total purchased part performance for the Operating Unit including on time delivery, cost reduction initiatives, and supplier sourcing and management
• Responsible for the performance, development, and engagement of the buying team
• Achieve KPI Target Goals including Supplier Performance Targets in Quality, Delivery and Cost
• Utilize CI tools in response to business issues
• Drive supply chain strategies to improve supply chain agility including significant lead time reduction, cost savings, and improvements in supplier delivery performance

Compliance

• Apply Import/Export regulations such as ITAR, EAR, DDTC registration etc.
• Apply security regulations concerning vendor visits or sharing information
• Apply government contract requirements such as FAR, DFAR, ISO, NASA, CPSR, MMAS, DCAA, SOX, etc. to appropriate agreements
• Support auditing processes such as DCAA, CPSR, internal, etc.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of experience in Global Supply Chain or Business Management or Master’s Degree with 6 years of experience
• 2+ years of experience leading a team of Supply Chain professionals; proven organizational and leadership skills
• In depth understanding and experience with Supply Chain purchasing, policies, process, tools, regulations and protocols
• Experience in driving to resolution complex supplier issues in collaboration with suppliers, engineering, quality/mission assurance and program office
• Demonstrated capability and success in understanding metrics, data management and overall business analytics
• Demonstrated ability to develop strong, effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders with success in leading and influencing peers and other support functions
• Ability to assess risk and opportunity in making decisions
• High level of proficiency in MS Office suite, procurement and ERP systems/tools

Preferred Qualifications:

• Secret or Top Secret clearance
• MBA and/or Supply Chain-related professional designation and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in defense or aerospace systems
• Experience in DoD government contracting and commercial business industry and/or procurement administration
• Experience in leading Proposal efforts across Subcontractors and Materials vendors
• Experience with a diverse portfolio of programs, customers, and suppliers within the Machining, Forging and Complex Tooling commodity
• Working knowledge of NGC Global Supply Chain, Business Development, and/ or Manufacturing/Operations.

Salary Range: $104,600.00 - $156,800.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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