Northrop Grumman Corporation

Senior Manager 3 Category Management


Pay$141900.00 - $246500.00 / year
LocationMelbourne/Florida
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: R10147364
      US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

      RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

      CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

      TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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 Senior Manager 3 Category Management to join our qualified, diverse individuals within our organization. This leadership role is hybrid in San Diego, CA, Redondo Beach, CA, Palmdale, CA or Melbourne , FL.

      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.

      As a leader, you always act with integrity, and the highest ethical standards characterize everything you do. You enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results, while satisfying the needs of internal and external partners. You treat all people with respect, and you model personal growth and continuous development. You know how to build an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. You develop trusted and valued customer relationships and communicate effectively, so that people throughout the organization feel engaged and connected to their work. You deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement and respond vigorously to change.

      Responsibilities:

      The Category Management Manager ensures the category management organization aligns to the business’ overall goals by incorporating Division/Program goals, affordability targets, and schedules across the sector with category management and procurement execution activities. The Manager’s responsibilities include integrating corporate efforts, category technical capabilities, and programs forecasts/opportunities to ensure the sector’s category management efforts are proactive and strategic. Provide cross-category services for Category Managers and Execution.

      In this role, the selected candidate will be expected to:

      • Coach and develop a geographically diverse and remote team

      • Support cross-program category budget and define cost objectives

      • Support sector initiatives/ special projects as required

      • Sourcing various categories across multiple programs

      • Manage supplier partnerships

      Basic Qualifications:

      • Bachelor’s Degree with at least 7 years of experience in supply chain management, project management, sustainment, proposals, procurement OR a Master’s Degree with at least 5 years of experience in supply chain management, project management, sustainment, proposals, procurement

      • Must have a minimum of 4 years experience leading a team

      • Must have FAR AND DFARS experience

      • Must have previous experience in Supply Chain

      • At minimum, the ability to obtain an active DoD Secret level clearance to apply and to start the role, with the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the Company to meet its business needs

      Preferred Qualifications:

      • Working knowledge sector categories, including a solid understanding of engineering/technical requirements

      • Ability to understand engineering practices and work within the technology arena to further the connection between the technology roadmaps and Global Supply Chain

      • Ability to plan schedule and arrange activities to accomplish objectives

      • Exceptional leadership and people management skills with the ability to model and promote a strong sense of engagement, teamwork and cooperation

      • Experience building teams and interfacing/ collaborating with Programs and other organizations within and outside of Global Supply Chain

      • Exceptional written and verbal communication and organizational skills

      • Significant experience managing supply chain risk

      • Budgeting experience and EVM knowledge

      Salary ranges will be dependent upon where the position is based and follows our company geographic salary bands aligned with position. Specific salary offer for candidate selected will be commensurate with experience.

      Salary Range: $141,900.00 - $246,500.00

      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.

      Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
  • About the company

      Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) is an American multinational aerospace and defense technology company. Northrop Grumman and its industry partners have won the Collier Trophy eight times, most recently for developing the X-47B, the first unmanned, autonomous air system to operate from an aircraft carrier.