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Manager Procurement 2

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Procurement Manager 2. While this position is based out of Sunnyvale, CA, the selected candidate may work remotely from any continental US location.

The Procurement Manager will provide leadership and oversight of a dynamic team of procurement professionals procuring commodity aligned hardware and software for the Northrop Grumman Mission Systems. This position is located in Sunnyvale, CA and is a hybrid position with the opportunity for full-time telework to considered. This person will have supervisory responsibility for a team of Supply Chain Procurement Specialists.

Essential Functions include:

Sourcing and purchasing 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, ensure on time invoice payment, as well as maintaining necessary records.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Review of active procurement requirements and status
Developing, training, and mentoring buying professionals
Development of negotiation strategies and plans
Review and approval of purchase order compliance
Communication within GSC, division, program and business areas of procurement status and issues
Appropriately assessing risk to supply chain and ability to brief programs.
Identification and communication of items needed from other functional areas in support of issuance of a purchase order.
Review and approval of supplier agreements (i.e., Teaming Agreements, Long Term Pricing Agreements, Terms and Conditions Negotiations

The ideal candidate will possess highly effective interpersonal skills and a commitment to fostering an engaging environment for others. They will demonstrate leadership ability with the skills to influence others, interact successfully with peers, and with all levels of management in the organization and have excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree, with a minimum of 8 years of relevant Supply Chain experience, or Master’s Degree with 6 or more years of relevant experience (An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree)
Procurement and compliance experience.
3 or more years of team/project lead experience or management of people experience
Experience with MS Office Suite and SAP.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
US Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree
Experience managing procurement, business management, or operations teams.
Experience with of SAP, FAR/DFAR (experience in Commercial Item Determinations a plus), NG Command Media, and metric analysis
Experience managing performance of the portfolio, ensuring compliance with all public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures including import/export regulations.

Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00

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.

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What You Should Know About Manager Procurement 2, ngc

At Northrop Grumman, we're looking for a dedicated Procurement Manager 2 to lead a dynamic team of procurement professionals. This role, while based in Sunnyvale, CA, offers the flexibility of remote work from anywhere in the continental U.S. As the Procurement Manager, you will be at the helm of sourcing and purchasing essential hardware and software components that support our crucial missions. Your leadership will play a key role in guiding your team as you negotiate prices, analyze supplier operations, and manage relationships with various suppliers. We thrive on innovation and intellectual curiosity, so you’ll have every chance to bring your bold ideas to the table. The ideal candidate will foster an engaging environment and demonstrate exceptional communication and organizational skills. If you’re someone who excels in mentoring while navigating the complexities of procurement, then this is the perfect opportunity for you. By joining us, you’ll become part of a company that values ingenuity and teamwork, ensuring your contributions help shape the future of technology and security. Let’s work together to push boundaries and invent the impossible!

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What are the responsibilities of a Procurement Manager 2 at Northrop Grumman?

As a Procurement Manager 2 at Northrop Grumman, you'll lead a team responsible for sourcing and purchasing essential hardware and software. Key duties include analyzing supplier operations, negotiating prices, managing procurement processes, and developing strategies for supplier agreements. Your ability to review proposals and ensure the compliance of purchase orders will be crucial in meeting project goals.