RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
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.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Manager Procurement 2 to support our Global Supply Chain Procurement team. This leadership position is located in Melbourne, Florida.
The selected candidate will lead a team of Procurement Specialists responsible for supporting a program or a function within the larger organizational unit, setting and operating to objectives and providing guidance to their team based on goals, objectives and company policy. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels.
This position is hybrid and candidate must have the ability to work on site at the Melbourne, FL location.
We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.
Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others.
Essential Functions:
Leading a team who will be responsible for the following essential functions:
- Source and purchase machinery, equipment, tools, raw material, packaging materials, parts, services, and/or supplies necessary for operation of an organization
- Compile and analyze statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives
- Compile information to stay informed on price trends and manufacturing processes
- Confers with suppliers to analyze supplier operations, and to determine factors that affect price, the lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and the ability to meet required schedules
- Review proposals, negotiates prices, select or recommend suppliers, analyze trends, follow up on orders placed, verify delivery, approve payment, as well as maintaining necessary records
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of experience in Global Supply Chain, Procurement, Subcontracts Management, Business Management, and/or related fields; or a Master’s Degree with 3 years of experience in Global Supply Chain, Procurement, Subcontracts Management, Business Management, and/or related fields; or a High School Diploma/equivalent with 9 years of experience in Global Supply Chain, Procurement, Subcontracts Management, Business Management, and/or related fields
- 2 years of experience leading a team, process, and/or projects
- Experience with MS Office including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or Business
- Experience managing procurement teams
- Solid understanding of SAP and metric analysis
- Strong organization, attention to detail and leadership characteristics
- Experience supporting Global Surveillance programs at Northrop Grumman
Primary Level Salary Range: $115,000.00 - $172,400.00
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.
