Manager Procurement - R10218315

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available. 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. Our pioneering 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 and 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 enjoy the journey.

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.

• Must be proficient in the procurement process, including but not limited to source selection, price analysis, negotiations, and risk management
• The preferred candidate should possess outstanding written and verbal communication skills and be extremely organized
• Can quickly identify and communicate risk and opportunity
• Have a clear understanding of established processes and procedures
• Possess the ability to align team goals to sector and division objectives
• Effectively manage a supply base: evaluate supplier delivery, quality, and cost performance
• Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships
• Supervise release of RFQs for LTA and high-dollar purchase requisitions

• Must have a bachelor’s degree with 7 years, or a master’s degree with 5 years, or a high school diploma/equivalency with 11 years of combined experience; combined experience in any of the following: subcontracts management, business management, procurement, program management, contracts management, or global supply chain
• Must have 3 years of people leadership experience
• Must have an understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and DFARs
• At minimum, an active DoD Secret level clearance is required to apply and to start the role, with the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the Company to meet its business needs

• MBA or masters in supply chain management
• International buying certification
• Leadership development certification
• Ability to deal effectively with competing priorities and deadlines, and to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment while demonstrating core values of the company
• Project management experience with a clear understanding of establishing and maintaining schedules
• Experience building and/or leading teams, interacting with multifunctional roles and departments
• Experience with leading system and/or organizational transitions

Primary level salary range: $ – $. 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. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit  U.S. citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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.