Supplier Relationship & Performance Manager ; SRPM Security Clearance

Position: Supplier Relationship & Performance Manager 2 (SRPM) with Security Clearance
Location: New York

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret TRAVEL:
Yes, 25% 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.

Northrop Grumman is seeking a highly motivated Supplier Relationship & Performance Manager 2 (SRPM) to lead enterprise level supplier engagement for a portfolio of strategic enterprise suppliers. The qualified candidate shall be located near an existing Northrop Grumman facility:
Baltimore, MD, Falls Church, VA, Irving, TX, or Melbourne, FL. This individual will serve as the enterprise relationship owner for assigned suppliers, partnering closely with sector leadership and cross-functional teams to drive supplier performance, affordability, innovation, risk mitigation, and long-term strategic alignment and value creation. The successful candidate will establish and execute supplier relationship strategies that strengthen Northrop Grumman's supply chain resilience, improve operational performance, and deliver measurable business value across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities Supplier Relationship & Performance (SRPM) Management
* Serve as the enterprise relationship manager for a portfolio of strategic suppliers critical to Northrop Grumman programs and operations.
* Develop and execute supplier engagement strategies aligned to enterprise objectives, business priorities, and long-term sourcing strategies.
* Lead executive-level supplier governance, including business reviews, performance assessments, strategic planning sessions, and escalation management.
* Drive supplier performance improvements across key metrics including quality, delivery, responsiveness, capacity, affordability, and innovation.
* Partner with sector Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Program Management, and Contracts teams to ensure alignment on supplier priorities and action plans.
* Facilitate executive-to-executive engagement and relationship development with supplier leadership teams.
* Identify opportunities for supplier collaboration, technology advancement, process improvement, and value creation. Strategic Program & Project Management
* Develop and manage a portfolio of supplier-focused initiatives that deliver measurable cost savings, risk reduction, capacity improvements, and operational efficiencies.
* Lead cross-functional teams in the execution of supplier improvement projects and enterprise initiatives.
* Establish and maintain enterprise-level reporting, dashboards, and executive communications related to supplier performance and strategic initiatives.
* Monitor industry trends, market dynamics, supplier financial health, and emerging risks to proactively inform business decisions.
* Drive corrective action plans and recovery efforts for suppliers experiencing Stakeholder & Customer Engagement
* Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders across Programs, Operations, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Business Management, and Supply Chain organizations.
* Serve as a trusted advisor to sector leadership regarding supplier strategy, performance, risks, and opportunities.
* Coordinate communication and alignment across multiple business units and functions to support enterprise objectives.
* Support customer engagements and supplier-related discussions as required. Strategy Execution & Supply Chain Resilience
* Develop long-term engagement plans for strategic suppliers to support program captures and new business opportunities.
* Execute enterprise supplier relationship and strategies to support business growth, affordability, and operational excellence.
* Identify and implement risk mitigation strategies, including dual sourcing, capacity planning, business continuity planning, and supply chain resiliency initiatives.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen supplier capabilities and overall supply chain performance. Basic Qualifications
* 8+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Supplier Management, Program Management, Operations, Engineering, or a related business function plus a Bachelor's degree in:
Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field
* Experience managing strategic supplier…