Remote Manager, Supply Chain Programs - Category Management

Northrop Grumman; Palmdale (CA); 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, mostly remote team. You will apply procurement methods to cost objectives, negotiate favorable terms, and drive supplier performance across Raw Materials and Hardware categories.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience (or higher) and the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• FAR/DFARS compliance experience required.
• Experience leading a team, projects, or processes.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret level clearance.
• Experience in Aerospace & Defense procurement and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coach a geographically diverse remote team.
• Apply Aerospace & Defense purchasing methodologies to spend categories.
• Drive scope definition and implementation of strategies across multiple categories and programs.
• Establish long-term pricing agreements and vendor managed inventory (VMI).
• Prepare and brief leadership category roadmaps and supplier development plans.
• Monitor market dynamics and communicate changes affecting internal customers.
• Effectively manage internal and external relationships and supplier partnerships.

Skills

FAR/DFARS experience

Team leadership

Procurement

Negotiation

Vendor management

Pricing strategy

Program management

Education

Bachelor's degree (any field)

Master's degree

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

EVM knowledge

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Manager Supply Chain Programs 2 – Category Management to lead a geographically diverse, mostly remote team. You will apply procurement methods to cost objectives, negotiate favorable terms, and drive supplier performance across Raw Materials and Hardware categories.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience (or higher) and the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret clearance.