Supplier Performance Lead - Lvl 4

0895 DS - MP - Elkton; United States; On-site; USD 90,900 - 111,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

0895 DS - MP - Elkton is seeking a Supplier Performance Lead to oversee supplier performance and risk management for the Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Salt Lake City site. This position requires a minimum of 10 years in defense or aerospace projects and a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership in meeting cost and performance requirements, with strong organizational skills and the ability to travel domestically. Knowledge of LEAN techniques and EVMS is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in defense or aerospace systems or production projects.
• Experience in the Defense or Aerospace industry.
• Proven ability to meet cost, performance, and schedule requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead focal point for monitoring quality and on-time delivery.
• Act as Control Account Manager for reviewing earned value data.
• Utilize LEAN techniques for process improvements.

Skills

Project leadership

Supplier relationship management

Risk management

LEAN techniques

Earned Value Management System (EVMS)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Overview

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available. CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No. CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret. TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time.

The Supplier Performance Lead position supports the Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Salt Lake City site in collaboration with the Propulsion System & Controls Business Unit. This role serves as the Material Program Manager for PS&C programs with Interdivisional Work Orders (IWO), overseeing supplier performance, risk management, and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead focal point for NGMS-SLC PS&C programs, monitoring quality, on-time delivery, and corrective actions.
• Ensure recovery plans are established and executed aggressively.
• Act as Control Account Manager (CAM) for PS&C programs, reviewing earned value data and analyzing performance deviations.
• Request, dispatch, and oversee cross-functional resources as required, including supply quality, engineering, procurement, and other program staff.
• Utilize LEAN techniques to identify process improvements that reduce lead-times and costs.
• Evaluate and advocate supplier and company-initiated changes and coordinate appropriate testing and validation.
• Proactively identify schedule and technical risks including sub-tier suppliers, manufacturing, technical and supply risks and coordinate risk management activities.
• Develop supplier-specific metrics to track and monitor supplier health.
• Assist project teams and suppliers in request for quotes, contractual notifications, negotiations, and coordinate supplier responses.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related technical discipline and a minimum of 10 years’ experience (or 8 years with a Master’s) in defense or aerospace systems or production projects.
• Experience in the Defense or Aerospace industry.
• Demonstrated success in leading projects and/or processes to meet cost, performance, and schedule requirements.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships with internal and external customers.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills for effective communication with all levels of management and contributors.
• Ability to travel domestically.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain US Government Secret clearance.
• Experience in Earned Value Management System (EVMS).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain management on a major program.
• Master’s Degree in a Business or Technical field.
• PMP certification.
• Experience interfacing seamlessly with functional teams, customers, and major subcontractors in an Integrated Product Team structure.
• Experience using SAP.

Salary & Benefits

Primary Level Salary Range: $101