Capture Contract and Supply Chain Lead

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.

We’re building a reputation as the place to be in Defence. With strong local management, sound investment, and a fresh approach, we’re on an exciting trajectory and building unique capability. Leveraging the kind of leading-edge US capabilities and technology most can only imagine, our close-knit 800-strong team is busy delivering World-leading innovative and sustainable solutions to safeguard Australia’s future. And, together, we’re growing a business where everyone contributes and everyone matters.

Our Integrated Systems Operational Unit (IS OU) is at the forefront of emerging projects, products, systems, and technologies which is paramount to Northrop Grumman Australia’s growth strategy. This has opened up a new opportunity for a Capture Contracts and Supply Chain Lead to join the Integrated Systems Capture Team.

Your role:

As a seasoned Contracts and Supply Chain professional, you will play a key role in developing and implementing comprehensive contracts and supply chain engagement strategies in readiness for business winning activities.

You will present pricing considerations and strategies for planning of captures and execution collaborating with stakeholders to ensure best-in-class solutions with customers, partners and critical suppliers and subcontractors. Your exceptional analytical skills will clearly articulate areas of risk, issues and opportunities to improve commercial strategies aligned to the IS OU and Northrop Grumman's broader sourcing priorities.

Working closely with the capture, business development, pricing, sales, and ITC teams, you will generate cohesive and effective strategies that are compliant, competitively priced and purposefully aligned to the corporate strategy.

About you:

With demonstrated experience developing procurement strategies in business-winning environments, you have a strategic mindset, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and a deep understanding of the defence industry and domains.  

Leading from the front you will have excellent communication skills and talent for building meaningful relationships using a consultative and collaborative approach.

With tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and proven expertise with AUSDEFCON contracts you will be well positioned to take on this dynamic role.

What’s in it for you:

Whatever your role, life stage, or background, you can shape your career here in your way with highly challenging work, great colleagues, and career development, plus a range of flexible benefits and working patterns.

• Commitment to your Professional Development – further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships, and unlimited access to a range of online training
• Options for flexible & hybrid work including a 9-day fortnight
• Purchased annual leave
• Salary packaging including novated car leases
• Generous paid parental leave
• Volunteer Leave
• Health & Wellbeing program
• Employee Assistance Program

Defining Possible means something different to each one of us. What’s Your Possible?

Doing the Right Thing and Sharing Success are two values underpinning how we behave at Northrop Grumman. Here, everyone matters and we proudly encourage individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply to join our diverse and inclusive workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are welcome and encouraged to apply.

Note: As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, you will need to be an Australian Citizen. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, so your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.

This position reports to Australia-Fortitude Valley, Queensland, AUS, however, this position can also be worked from Symonston, Australian Capital Territory, Australian Capital Territory, AUS.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are welcome and encouraged to apply.