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💰 $94,200 - $141,200 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 U.S. Government contracts. Proficient in developing material strategies, analyzing scope changes, and conducting technical evaluations to support program management objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supply Chain ManagementProgram ManagementEarned Value Management Systems (EVMS)U.S. Government Contract ExperienceSubcontractor Performance Management

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Hard Skills

Schedule ManagementRisk AssessmentMaterial Strategy DevelopmentTechnical EvaluationsCost ManagementScope Change AnalysisProject MonitoringAction Item TrackingProposal NegotiationExecutive-Level Briefings

Soft Skills

Stakeholder CollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

Supplier ManagementSubcontract ManagementProgram/Project ManagementSMTBusiness Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and interpret supplier/subcontractor schedules and assess impacts on program schedules and milestones
Manage integrated master schedules, schedule risks, and opportunities
Develop and manage the SMT RAIL/action item tracker for supplier, subcontractor, and internal actions
Manage supplier performance, open orders, delivery dates, and dock dates
Define and develop material strategies for on-time delivery
Plan, define, establish, communicate, monitor, and control subcontractor scope
Analyze scope changes and balance technical, cost, schedule, and quality requirements
Support development of NGMS Statements of Work through stakeholder collaboration
Manage subcontract changes through control board activities
Identify, manage, and communicate subcontract risks and opportunities
Assist with technical content for RFIs and RFPs
Conduct technical evaluations of proposals 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 5 years of experience in supply chain, program management, business management or related, OR Master's Degree and a minimum of 3 years of experience in supply chain, program management, business management or related
Experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and/or large supplier management portfolio experience in other industries
Experience in EVMS or similar cost and schedule management systems
Experience managing a Program effort or Major Subcontract in a supply chain, SMT, or program/project management role
Must be a US Citizen
Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance
Willingness/ability to travel up to 50% of the time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Overtime eligibility, depending on position
Shift differential, depending on position
Discretionary bonus
Health insurance coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Savings plan
Company-paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business