Manager Subcontracts 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations.

Northrop Grumman’s Mission Enabling Products Business Unit invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Manager Subcontracts 2, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.  

This is a hybrid position will be based at one of the following locations:

• Commerce CA
• Redondo Beach, CA
• Goleta, CA
• Oxnard, CA
• San Diego, CA
• Hanover, MD

The Subcontracts Manager leads a team of subcontract professionals in providing supply chain support for program proposal and execution requirements for the Mission Enabling Products Business Unit in the Intelligence Systems Division within the Space Systems sector.  Responsibilities include support of the business unit’s performance, financial growth and achievement of operational objectives through ownership of suppliers and subcontracts primarily within the Machining, Tooling, and Forgings commodities.

The Subcontracts Manager engages in the resolution of complex supply chain issues including supplier delivery, cost and performance while improving the use of tools and processes to increase the KPIs of the supply chain team and support operations and program execution to meet customer commitments.

This position requires experience in communicating and collaborating across different functions and levels as well as driving supply chain management processes for the Machining, Tooling, and Forgings commodity.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of subcontract professionals
• Responsible for total commodity performance for assigned suppliers and subcontracts including on time delivery, cost reduction initiatives, and supplier sourcing and management
• Responsible for the performance, development, and engagement of the commodity buying and subcontract team
• Achieve KPI Target Goals with-in commodity including Supplier Performance Targets in Quality, Delivery and Cost
• Utilize CI tools in response to business issues
• Drive supply chain strategies to improve supply chain agility including significant lead time reduction, cost savings, and improvements in supplier delivery performance

Compliance

• Apply Import/Export regulations such as ITAR, EAR, DDTC registration etc.
• Apply security regulations concerning vendor visits or sharing information
• Apply government contract requirements such as FAR, DFAR, ISO, NASA, CPSR, MMAS, DCAA, SOX, etc. to appropriate agreements
• Support auditing processes such as DCAA, CPSR, internal, etc.

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree
• 8 years of experience in global supply chain, subcontracts, or contracts.
• Requires 4+ years of experience as a lead or supervisor
• Must have knowledge and experience with supply chain purchasing, policies, process, tools, regulations, and protocols

 Preferred Qualifications: 

• MBA and/or Supply Chain-related professional designation and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in defense or aerospace systems
• Experience in DoD government contracting and commercial business industry and/or procurement administration
• Experience in leading Proposal efforts across Subcontractors and Materials vendors
• Experience purchasing or managing a diverse portfolio of programs, customers, and suppliers within the Machining, Forging and Complex Tooling commodity
• Working knowledge of NGC Global Supply Chain, Business Development, and/ or Manufacturing/Operations

Primary Level Salary Range: $139,800.00 - $219,800.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.