Remote Category Management Lead, Supply Chain Programs

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (FL); Remote; USD 133,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Manager Supply Chain Programs 2 - Category Management to lead a geographically diverse remote team and drive cost and affordability objectives across multiple material categories. This role offers exposure to strategic procurement activities and collaboration with programs and suppliers across sites.

The position requires FAR/DFARS experience, a minimum of 2 years leading teams or projects, and the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with relevant experience; or high school diploma with 9 years ofExperience.
• Must have FAR/DFARS experience.
• Minimum 2 years of leading a team, process, and/or projects.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret clearance to start the role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coach a geographically diverse remote team to meet cost and affordability objectives.
• Apply Aerospace & Defense procurement methods to spend categories for best value and ROI.
• Drive scope definition and implementation of strategies across multiple categories and programs.
• Prepare and brief leadership category roadmaps with initiatives, risks, and supplier development plans.
• Monitor market dynamics and communicate changes affecting internal customers.
• Manage internal and external relationships and supplier partnerships.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Supplier relationships

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Earned Value Management (EVM)

MS Excel

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Manager Supply Chain Programs 2 - Category Management to lead a geographically diverse remote team and drive cost and affordability objectives across multiple material categories. This role offers exposure to strategic procurement activities and collaboration with programs and suppliers across sites.

The position requires FAR/DFARS experience, a minimum of 2 years leading teams or projects, and the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.