Manager Supply Chain 3
About the role
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. Join a dynamic, customer‑focused team that tackles a wide range of projects across the Sector. Mission Systems Category Management organization has an opening for a Manager, Supply Chain 3 to join our team as a Category Manager. As a Category Manager, you will act as the bridge between program supply chain management, procurement, supplier performance management (SPM) and strategic sourcing functions. You’ll ensure that tactical requirements are met by your team while driving strategic improvements in supplier performance and capacity. This position can be worked from our NGC facility in Rolling Meadows, IL, Redondo Beach, CA, Woodland Hills, CA, Baltimore/Linthicum, MD, Salt Lake City, UT or San Diego, CA.
Responsibilities
- Lead assigned Category Management Supply Chain Base
- Own end‑to‑end performance for assigned supplier categories.
- Develop, implement, and track recovery and improvement plans that are actionable, measurable, and accountable