Manager Procurement 1

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 Defense Systems is seeking an experienced Global Supply Chain Procurement Manager 1 to lead a diverse team of professionals engaged in supporting a critical national defense portfolio in support of aircraft sustainment. The position will be located in Huntsville, AL with occasional travel as required to meet business unit needs.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to lead the Procurement Department for Global Supply Chain (GSC) for procurement actions across a wide range of contractual and business initiatives within the Special Mission Aircraft (SMA) Operating Unit, supporting key operations in multiple locations. The successful candidate will possess a solid understanding of government contracting regulations and be prepared to perform with minimal supervision as part of a procurement and subcontracts team in support the full program lifecycle developing solutions to complex problems.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Encompass the full range of the procurement and subcontract acquisition process including participation in strategic sourcing decisions, domestic and international subcontracting, teaming agreement generation and execution, and preparing requests for proposals consistent with customer solicitations, federal statutes and regulations, and enterprise policies and procedures
• ·Will have responsibilities for evaluating proposal submissions, identifying risk and mitigation strategies, developing negotiation plans and negotiating, and preparing subcontract files in compliance with Northrop Grumman principles and operating practices
• ·The ability to collaborate with program management and other multi-functional teams is essential
• Will manage a team of supply chain professionals and oversee all aspects of Supply Chain for the Organizational Unit, delivering status reports, act with a sense of urgency in response to exigent requirements, applying supply chain knowledge and experience to successfully navigate high pace and high level expectations
• Ability to educate program teams, direct reports, and suppliers on processes, policies, FAR/DFARS in support of DoD prime contractor procurement activities

This requisition opening is contingent on a program award win

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors (BS/BA) degree with a minimum of 6 years of progressive subcontracts/procurement experience, or Advanced Degree with a minimum of 4 years equivalent experience; in lieu of a degree, an additional 4 years of experience is required – 10 years total experience
• Solid understanding of procurement principles, policies, procedures, and regulations
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment, able to multi-task, make decisions in a timely manner and display strong interpersonal skills
• Solid knowledge of FAR/DFARS and associated Federal Contracting regulations is requisite
• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with myriad levels of the organization including but not limited to, developing and delivering work products to senior leadership
• Ability to maintain high level of confidence in the areas of supply chain along with relative understanding of basic project
• Must be able to obtain and hold a Secret clearance
• US Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced Degree and / or Professional Certifications (CPSM, CSCP, CFCM, CPCM)
• Experience with SAP Procurement & Accounting Systems
• Experience on programs focused on Contractor Logistics Support, Aircraft Maintenance
• 2 years managing team of subcontracting and/or procurement personnel preferred.

Salary Range: $92,600 USD - $138,800 USD

Employees may be eligible for 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.

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.