Northrop Grumman

Manager Subcontracts 2

Northrop Grumman$139K — $219K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • 8 years of experience in global supply chain or contracts
  • 4+ years in a lead or supervisory role
  • Knowledge of supply chain purchasing and regulations
  • Experience in defense or aerospace systems preferred

Responsibilities

  • Manage a team of subcontract professionals
  • Oversee total commodity performance for assigned suppliers
  • Ensure KPI targets are met in quality, delivery, and cost
  • Utilize continuous improvement tools to address business issues
  • Develop and drive supply chain strategies for enhanced agility

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Savings plan
  • Company-paid holidays
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription

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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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Size
88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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