Manager Subcontracts 2

This is a hybrid position based at one of the following locations: Commerce, CA; Redondo Beach, CA; Goleta, CA; Oxnard, CA; San Diego, CA; or Hanover, MD. Travel is required, up to 25% of the time.

About the role

As a Manager Subcontracts 2, you’ll lead a team of subcontract professionals providing supply chain support for program proposal and execution requirements within the Mission Enabling Products Business Unit in the Intelligence Systems Division. You will own supplier and subcontract performance for Machining, Tooling, and Forgings commodities, driving financial growth, operational objectives, and resolution of complex supply chain issues. This role requires collaboration across functions and levels to improve supply chain agility, reduce lead times, and enhance supplier delivery performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of subcontract professionals.
• Oversee total commodity performance for assigned suppliers and subcontracts, including on-time delivery, cost reduction initiatives, and supplier sourcing and management.
• Drive the performance, development, and engagement of the commodity buying and subcontract team.
• Achieve KPI target goals within the commodity, including supplier performance targets in quality, delivery, and cost.
• Utilize continuous improvement tools to address business issues.
• Develop supply chain strategies to improve agility, reduce lead times, and drive cost savings.
• Ensure compliance with import/export regulations (ITAR, EAR, DDTC), security regulations, and government contract requirements (FAR, DFAR, ISO, NASA, CPSR, MMAS, DCAA, SOX).
• Support auditing processes such as DCAA, CPSR, and internal audits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 8 years of experience in global supply chain, subcontracts, or contracts.
• 4+ years of experience as a lead or supervisor.
• Knowledge and experience with supply chain purchasing, policies, processes, tools, regulations, and protocols.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA and/or Supply Chain-related professional designation with 5+ years of experience in defense or aerospace systems.
• Experience in DoD government contracting, commercial business industry, or procurement administration.
• Experience leading proposal efforts across subcontractors and materials vendors.
• Experience purchasing or managing a diverse portfolio of programs, customers, and suppliers within Machining, Forging, and Complex Tooling commodities.
• Working knowledge of Northrop Grumman’s Global Supply Chain, Business Development, and/or Manufacturing/Operations.

Pay

Primary salary range: $139,800.00 - $219,800.00. Base salary offers consider factors such as scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and market conditions. Eligible employees may receive overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and company results. Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.