Supplier Management Team Lead

Northrop Grumman

. Manage and interpret supplier/subcontractor schedules and assess impacts on program schedules and milestones .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $75,800 - $113,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing supplier performance and subcontractor schedules while ensuring on-time delivery and compliance with program milestones. Proficient in developing material strategies and conducting technical evaluations to support U.S. Government contracts.

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Supply Chain ManagementProgram ManagementEarned Value Management Systems (EVMS)Subcontractor Scope ManagementRisk Management

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Hard Skills

Schedule ManagementMaterial Strategy DevelopmentTechnical EvaluationsCost ManagementProgram Monitoring

Soft Skills

CommunicationProblem-SolvingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Integrated Master ScheduleAction-Item Tracker

Certifications & Qualifications

Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

U.S. Government ContractsSupplier ManagementSubcontract ManagementRFIsRFPs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and interpret supplier/subcontractor schedules and assess impacts on program schedules and milestones
Manage an integrated master schedule, including schedule risks and opportunities
Develop and manage the SMT RAIL/action-item tracker
Manage supplier performance, open orders, delivery, and dock dates
Define and develop material strategies for on-time delivery
Plan, define, establish, communicate, monitor, and control subcontractor scope
Analyze changes and develop alternatives balancing technical, cost, schedule, and quality requirements
Support development of NGMS Statements of Work through collaboration with technical and programmatic stakeholders
Manage subcontract scope changes through control board activities
Identify, manage, and communicate subcontract risks and opportunities
Assist Program and Subcontracts with technical content for RFIs and RFPs
Conduct technical evaluations and support negotiations
Review and approve technical subcontractor deliverables with cross-functional SME guidance
Prepare executive-level briefings and develop project monitoring, intervention, and problem-solving mechanisms

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of experience in supply chain, program management, business management or related field
Must be a US Citizen
Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance
Experience in EVMS or similar cost and schedule management systems (preferred)
Experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and/or large supplier management portfolios in other industries (preferred)
Experience managing a program effort or major subcontract in a supply chain, SMT, or program/project management role (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Overtime eligibility
Shift differential
Discretionary bonus
Health insurance coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Savings plan
Company-paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
No relocation assistance available