Procurement Manager

Relocation Assistance:
No relocation assistance available

Clearance required for start:
No

Clearance type:
None

Travel:
Yes, 25% 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.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Procurement Manager 2, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.
This position is located in Promontory, Magna, and Clearfield UT. May consider hybrid teleworking or fully remote work for the right candidate. Travel 25% anticipated.

The Procurement Manager 2 will join our management team in leading procurement specialists, comprising of approximately 10 employees. A centralized sector level procurement team was recently formed and looking for an experienced leader open and willing to champion change to drive efficiencies within the organization.

In this role, the successful candidate will have experience in previous leadership roles within the company, familiar with Global Supply Chain compliance requirements and have strong organizational, technical, and programmatic skills. As a leader with integrity, you ensure ethical conduct, balanced results, and partner satisfaction. You respect and nurture growth, fostering inclusivity. Skilled in building diverse teams and customer trust, you communicate well, champion excellence, and embrace change.

• Direct supervision of staff, assigning work priorities and daily assignments necessary to support the sector objectives
• Provide direction to the team to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures
• Manage purchasing team responsible for purchasing activities including preparing Request for Quotes (RFQs), conducting bid analysis, negotiating purchase orders, documenting purchase order requirements while meeting compliance requirements and managing supplier relationships
• Terms and Conditions negotiations
• Metrics reporting and data analytics
• Engage in supplier sourcing strategy development
• Manage supply chain risks and opportunities
• Cross‑functional coordination in and out of the organization
• Engage suppliers that possess products that support multiple programs and/or significant quantity to achieve mutual desired outcomes and formalize the relationship in the form of a long‑term agreement
• Support procurement teams in areas of policies and procedures, sourcing, training, and development
• Plan, organize, and assign procurement resources, ensuring they are well matched (knowledge/skills/experience) to their assigned duties
• Provide an independent review of procurement products and procurement compliance packages prior to delivery or review and presentation to Audit, program, and GSC Leadership

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years (or master’s and 6+ years) of relevant experience in Global Supply Chain, U.S. Government contract or Procurement/Subcontracts
• Minimum of 2 years experience leading a team, process, and/or projects
• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARs
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance
• Proficiency in Excel including pivot tables, basic formulas and V‑look ups
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and extremely organized

• Knowledge and experience with complex tooling
• MBA or Masters…