Senior Supply Chain Programs Manager

Northrop Grumman; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 142,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manager Supply Chain Programs 2 to lead material strategy and execution for the PS&C and AP&S business units at the Palm Beach Gardens, Florida facility. You will chair the PMO for the supply chain, drive schedules, budgets and procurement strategies, and coordinate cross‑functional teams to meet program commitments.

The role requires a strong track record in cost reductions, supplier performance, and LEAN improvements, plus a bachelor’s (or master’s) in engineering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, or related discipline with 10 years of experience in supply chain or engineering, or Master's with 8 years of experience.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with internal/external clients.
• Proven track record in cost reductions and process improvements.
• Experience managing supply chain professionals and delivering measurable results.
• Knowledge of business, economic, and accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead team of material program managers (MPMs) ensuring material requirements are met through program lifecycle.
• Provide oversight for material forecasts to improve forecast accuracy.
• Establish standard operating and best practices to ensure 100% material availability on DoD projects.
• Develop processes and measures to ensure supplier performance meets objectives for yield and on-time delivery.
• Ensure MMAS compliance through process oversight and metrics.
• Create and implement supply chain strategies for cost and supplier execution excellence.
• Collaborate across functions to ensure on-time deliveries of high-quality parts.
• Identify supplier and material risks and mitigate, including manufacturing techniques and sole-source reductions.
• Manage team for material sales tracking, budgeting and EAC responsibilities, report variances.
• Lead adoption of LEAN and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proven management experience

Experience with defense procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, or related discipline

Master's degree in a related discipline

Tools

APICS Certification

EVMS certification

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manager Supply Chain Programs 2 to lead material strategy and execution for the PS&C and AP&S business units at the Palm Beach Gardens, Florida facility. You will chair the PMO for the supply chain, drive schedules, budgets and procurement strategies, and coordinate cross‑functional teams to meet program commitments.

The role requires a strong track record in cost reductions, supplier performance, and LEAN improvements, plus a bachelor’s (or master’s) in engineering