Director, Supply Chain Programs — Secret Clearance & 25% Travel

Northrop Grumman; Roy (UT); On-site; USD 176,000 - 264,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Director of Supply Chain Programs based in Roy, UT. The role leads day-to-day supply chain execution for the CS Business Unit within SDS for the Sentinel program, reporting to the senior Director of Supply Chain Programs.

Relocation may be offered. You will develop acquisition strategies, ensure schedules and budgets, manage costs and risk, and coordinate with PMO and suppliers to meet cost, schedule, and quality targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 10+ years’ experience (or 8 years with a Masters) in defense or aerospace systems and/or management in development or production projects.
• Experience managing people.
• Subcontracting experience including working knowledge of basic construction terms and industry practices.
• Advanced knowledge of supply chain management techniques, practices or theories gained through wide seasoning and/or special development.
• Experience in leading managers and/or professionals to achieve projects cost, performance, and schedule requirements.
• Experience creating and maintaining trusted relationships with internal and external customers.
• Ability to travel up to 25%
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance

Responsibilities

• Develops the acquisition/sourcing strategies and leads the activities for GSC in all phases of the Business Acquisition Process (BAP).
• Ensures that prior to program execution, all elements of the proposed program(s) plans have complete and accurate schedules, budgets, make/buy plans, and procurement and subcontracts strategies.
• Leads supply chain Program execution and is accountable for resource planning, material cost, forecasting, schedule performance, risk/opportunity management, supplier performance, and supply chain issue resolution.
• Briefs the PMO and executive management on the status and issues affecting Program cost and schedule performance.
• Participates in negotiations;
• Conducts program reviews with the suppliers, subcontractors and program office.
• Makes decisions affecting the performance of the subcontractor; and
• Working with the SMT ensures subcontractors have established milestone objectives and that they meet schedules, contractual specifications and all compliance requirements
• Ensures subcontractor performs within the established program cost, schedule, and quality

Skills

Experience managing people

Subcontracting experience

Supply chain management expertise

Travel willingness

Clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree (Defense/Aerospace) or related field

Master's degree (nice to have)

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Director of Supply Chain Programs based in Roy, UT. The role leads day-to-day supply chain execution for the CS Business Unit within SDS for the Sentinel program, reporting to the senior Director of Supply Chain Programs.

Relocation may be offered. You will develop acquisition strategies, ensure schedules and budgets, manage costs and risk, and coordinate with PMO and suppliers to meet cost, schedule, and quality targets.