Sr. Manager Supply Chain (M3)
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Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (DS) sector is seeking a Sr. Manager, Global Supply Chain (M3) for the Advanced Weapons Business Unit. The location for this opportunity is onsite at Northridge, CA.
The selected candidate will be a high performing, experienced supply chain leader who is goal-oriented and well equipped to partner with a wide range of internal stakeholders to support corporate, sector, and division objectives, including program performance and business growth. To do this, they will leverage a solid understanding of the Northrop Grumman supply chain and be knowledgeable in the engineering, contracts, manufacturing, information technology, and mission excellence areas and how they impact delivery of supply chain materials and services.
The selected candidate will have a proven ability to engage with suppliers to resolve schedule and quality issues, contracts, negotiate pricing, etc., as well as knowledge in compliance areas.
Leading a team who will be responsible for the following essential functions:
Leadership & Coaching
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Northrop Grumman in Northridge-California - Northrop Grumman
Salary Range: $149,400 - $224,000
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.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (DS) sector is seeking a Sr. Manager, Global Supply Chain (M3) for the Advanced Weapons Business Unit. The location for this opportunity is onsite at Northridge, CA.
The selected candidate will be a high performing, experienced supply chain leader who is goal-oriented and well equipped to partner with a wide range of internal stakeholders to support corporate, sector, and division objectives, including program performance and business growth. To do this, they will leverage a solid understanding of the Northrop Grumman supply chain and be knowledgeable in the engineering, contracts, manufacturing, information technology, and mission excellence areas and how they impact delivery of supply chain materials and services.
The selected candidate will have a proven ability to engage with suppliers to resolve schedule and quality issues, contracts, negotiate pricing, etc., as well as knowledge in compliance areas.
Leading a team who will be responsible for the following essential functions:
Leadership & Coaching
- Manage diverse commodity teams through use of standard Supply Chain metrics and workflow management
- Provide day-to-day guidance and oversight to the team in order to produce desired results (purchase order placement, purchase order compliance, affordability, on-time delivery)
- Successfully work in a cross-functional team-oriented environment
- Effectively operate as the Deputy to the Director of Supply Chain & capable of partnering with executive leadership
- Responsible for all phases of Sourcing including, business case for make or buy decisions, requests for proposals, source selection, negotiation strategy & execution, cost accountability, and delivery performance.
- Responsible for developing and improving sourcing strategies to enhance price, quality, timing, and reliability outcomes
- Successfully execute strategic sourcing initiatives (LTPA, Right-to-Buy agreements, teaming agreements, etc.)
- Lead, track, and manage Key Process Indicators (KPI) within Procurement/Subcontracts to ensure successful business execution
- Strong knowledge of GSC compliance to provide feedback and recommendations for supply chain policies and procedures as needed.
- Able to manage multiple conflicting priorities
- Responsible for developing and improving sourcing strategies to enhance price, quality, timing, and reliability outcomes
- Ability to work an amazing work schedule (4/10 Shift schedule: Monday-Thursday)
- Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 7+ years of applicable experience in supply chain, business management, manufacturing, or other related experience. Or,
- Master's degree with a minimum of 5+years of applicable experience in supply chain, business management, or other related experience
- Plus:
- Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10% of time
- Strong leadership, communication, strategic thinking, change management, and analytical skills
- Experience with specific regulations and compliance practices governing defense contractor supply chain activities (e.g., FAR, DFARS, ITAR, other)
- Must have experience with MRP/ERP software, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project
- Experience conducting presentations to executive leadership
- Management or Team Lead experience
- Must have experience in Supplier Management responsible for purchase orders >$50M
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret level clearance
- Proven ability to set a vision; assess external and internal factors to determine long-term business direction; create strategies that shape the future and inspire the team, resulting in sustainable value and performance; critical thinking
- Proven ability to lead with courage; make bold moves, willingness to speak up and to take on new challenges; take calculated risks, with appropriate mitigation plans; self-aware, transparent and authentic; seek feedback from others
- Proven ability to act with speed; understand the need for urgency to meet the needs of the business and stakeholders; decisive, drive timely decision-making; empower others with clear accountability and appropriate support
- Significant experience in managing a broad range of suppliers and subcontractors including providers of complex components/assemblies, services, and commodities
- Experience with DCMA and programs in support of Department of Defense Customers, inclusive of the US Air Force, Navy, and Army
- Advanced education and evidence of professional development (e.g., CPPM, C.P.M, CSCP, JD, etc.)
- Experience in partnering with suppliers to implement Digital Transformation strategies throughout the supply base.
- Experience in working with capture teams in developing and submitting competitive and compliant major proposals, including teaming strategies and complex Bill of Material strategies
- Experience with a broad range of supply chain issues including risk management, terms and conditions, negotiations, contract types (fixed price and cost type), and post award management
- Knowledge and application of supply chain best practices and continuous improvement activities
- Strong communication skills with the ability to lead, influence, and collaborate with a diverse set of stakeholders
- Internal Northrop Grumman Subcontracts & Procurement experience
- Sound knowledge of metrics, performance tracking, and data integrity
- Experience as an accomplished problem-solver and change-agent whose unique mix of technical and business expertise lends itself to developing innovative Supply Chain strategies
For More Information, Please Click On This Link Below
Northrop Grumman in Northridge-California - Northrop Grumman
Salary Range: $149,400 - $224,000
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.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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Seniority level
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Job function
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Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing
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