Sentinel - Global Supply Chain Sourcing Manager 3 (8609-1

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret

TRAVEL:
Yes, 50% of the Time

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.

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

• Develop relationships and manage engagement strategy with capture and business development teams to ensure a robust sourcing strategy for every program.
• Support the end‑to‑end sourcing process for high‑value contracts - from requirement definition to supplier selection, negotiation, and award.
• Implement Strategic Sourcing tools (e.g., spend analytics, e-sourcing platforms, capacity and capability analysis and visibility) to increase performance, efficiency and transparency.
• Ensure compliance with DFARS, ITAR, FAR, and other defense regulations throughout the sourcing lifecycle.

• Develop, maintain, and support a sector strategy to deploy a global category architecture for division wide common materials and services.
• Lead category roadmaps (demand forecasting, market intelligence, technology trends) and communicate updates.
• Conduct spend analysis and identify consolidation, rationalization, and innovation opportunities to drive cost savings and performance improvements.

• Lead domestic and international agreement strategy and plan across sector and supporting divisions
• Develop and lead team negotiating long‑term agreements, IDIQ contracts, and joint‑venture arrangements, targeting a minimum of 10% annual cost reduction and improved terms and conditions to drive improved supplier performance.

• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Finance and Program Management to align sourcing decisions with manufacturing schedules and program budgets.
• Lead for SDS GSC the Make/Buy/Where strategy and plan, collaborating cross functionally to balance maximizing factory utilization (aligned to tech roadmaps and internal core manufacturing and integration competencies) with external capability and availability to maximize meeting business performance.

• Manage performance through KPIs and scorecards (cost savings, supplier performance, compliance, lead‑time) and present results for regular engagements with Division and Sector Leadership
• Drive lean/six‑sigma initiatives to streamline sourcing processes and reduce cycle times.
• Champion diversity‑supplier programs and ensure alignment with corporate ESG objectives.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

This position’s standard work schedule is 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

• Requires US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
• Requires a bachelor’s degree with 8 years of supplier mission assurance,…