Senior Global Procurement Manager - Aerospace & Defense

Northrop Grumman; Roy (UT); On-site; USD 115,000 - 172,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Utah is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to lead the purchasing team, ensuring alignment with sector objectives and regulatory compliance for DoD contracts.

You will manage RFQs, negotiate purchase orders, drive supplier performance, and coordinate cross-functionally to optimize risk, cost, and schedule across multiple programs, while mentoring staff and reinforcing procurement policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years or Master's with 6+ years in Global Supply Chain or Procurement/Subcontracts; can substitute 4 years of experience for a degree.
• U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance.
• Experience leading processes or projects; aerospace/defense background preferred.
• Proven experience with RFQs, bid analysis, and supplier negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of staff and assign workload to meet sector objectives.
• Oversee compliance with policies and procedures and manage procurement activities.
• Negotiate terms and conditions; manage RFQs, bid analyses, and POs.
• Monitor supplier performance and develop sourcing strategies.
• Provide cross-functional coordination and risk management across programs.
• Support policy training and development for procurement teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Master's degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Utah is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to lead the purchasing team, ensuring alignment with sector objectives and regulatory compliance for DoD contracts.

You will manage RFQs, negotiate purchase orders, drive supplier performance, and coordinate cross-functionally to optimize risk, cost, and schedule across multiple programs, while mentoring staff and reinforcing procurement policy.