Global Supply Chain Director 2

Requisition ID: R10174932

• Category: Global Supply Chain

• Location: Melbourne, Florida, United States of America

• Clearance Type: Secret

• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

• Travel Required: Yes, 25% of the Time

• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

• Positions Available: 1

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.

This position is currently contingent on program award and associated program award funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems sector is looking for a Global Supply Chain 2 . This leadership role will be onsite in Melbourne, Florida.

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.

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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics has an opening for a Supply Chain Program Director 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals to support our advanced programs. In this role you will be accountable and have the authority for the operational efficiency, strategy, planning and execution of Global Supply Chain material and services requirements. Responsible as a main focal point for the Program Management Office for the entire GSC functional homeroom, supply chain and coordinates cross-functionally to ensure that all GSC commitments are met and that appropriate mitigation plans are developed and executed to address any programmatic risks, issues and/or opportunities related to GSC and the suppliers. Develop the material strategy and leads the activities for GSC in all phases of the Business Acquisition Process.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Matrixed organization of approximately 150 employees

• Drive affordability initiatives and opportunities

• Champion for leaders and all team members of the supply chain organization

• Responsible and accountable for the strategy, planning, and execution of all supplier content

• Manage supplier relationships and support negotiations for major subcontract and large procurement suppliers

• Coordinate planning, budget management and execution of supplier events

• Total Cost Management of GSC budget allocations

• Provides leadership for the GSC organization in a matrixed environment, ensuring strategies and plans are aligned with the business areas with a strong focus on mentoring leaders across the GSC functions

• Issue & Problem Resolution: The ability to identify and quickly address supply chain impacts through a systematic, proactive, approach to issue and problem resolution that identifies, communicates, monitors, and promptly resolves conflicts across all levels of the program

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with at least 15 years OR Masters with at least 12 years of experience of experience in in supply chain management, program management, operations, business management

• Must have 4 years of experience leading in a matrixed environment

• Must have Cost Account Management experience

• Must have Aerospace & Defense experience

• Demonstrated experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team or cost account manager

• At minimum, an active DoD Secret level clearance is required to apply and to start the role

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience briefing executive-level audiences and developing executive level briefings

• Solid understanding of supply chain metrics and key performance indicators

• Robust risk management experience

• Solid understanding of supply chain metrics and key performance indicators

• Extensive supplier management experience

• Successful applicants will be action-oriented, self-starters, with an ability to lead through influence.

Salary Range: $197,500 - $296,300

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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.