Remote Manager, Supply Chain Programs – Category Management

Northrop Grumman; El Segundo (CA); Remote; USD 133,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Career development opportunities

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manager Supply Chain Programs 2 - Category Management to lead a geographically diverse remote team and drive cost-effective sourcing across multiple categories. You will apply standard aerospace procurement methodologies, establish pricing agreements, and manage supplier partnerships to deliver value.

The role requires experience with FAR/DFARS and a proven ability to lead teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience, or Master's with 3+ years, or high school diploma/equivalent with 9 years of experience.
• Combined experience in supply chain management, project management, sustainment, proposals, and/or procurement.
• Must have FAR/DFARS experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience leading a team, process, and/or projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coach a geographically diverse and remote team to implement projects meeting cost and affordability objectives.
• Apply Aerospace & Defense purchasing / procurement methodology to spend categories to achieve best value and ROI.
• Drive scope definition and implementation of strategies across multiple categories & programs including Raw Materials and Standard Hardware.
• Establish long-term pricing agreements, Right-to-Buy, vendor managed inventory (VMI), and negotiate favorable terms.
• Prepare and brief leadership category roadmaps with key initiatives, risk mitigation actions, and supplier development plans.
• Monitor market dynamics and communicate changes that affect internal customer needs.
• Effectively manage internal and external relationships and supplier partnerships.

Skills

Team leadership

Procurement

Supply chain management

Project management

Negotiation

Vendor management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

High school diploma

Tools

SAP

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manager Supply Chain Programs 2 - Category Management to lead a geographically diverse remote team and drive cost-effective sourcing across multiple categories. You will apply standard aerospace procurement methodologies, establish pricing agreements, and manage supplier partnerships to deliver value.

The role requires experience with FAR/DFARS and a proven ability to lead teams.