Supply Chain Manager

Northrop Grumman

. Lead the assigned Category Management Supply Chain Base .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeLinthicum • California • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $137,800 - $239,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supply chain management, supplier performance improvement, and data-driven decision-making. Proven ability to lead teams, develop actionable recovery plans, and effectively communicate with executive stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supply Chain ManagementTeam LeadershipRoot-Cause Problem SolvingERP Systems (SAP, Oracle)Advanced Analytics Tools (Tableau, Power BI)

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Hard Skills

Supply Chain AnalyticsRisk ManagementPerformance TrackingNegotiationData-Driven Insights

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationExecutive-Level Presentation SkillsMentoringAdaptabilityGoal-Oriented Mindset

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsTableauPower BI

Certifications & Qualifications

Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

Defense Supply ChainAerospace Supply ChainSupplier Quality

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracleTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the assigned Category Management Supply Chain Base
Own end-to-end performance for assigned supplier categories
Develop, implement, and track actionable, measurable, and accountable recovery and improvement plans
Align procurement, supplier performance, strategic sourcing, and engineering teams to resolve programmatic issues
Improve supplier performance through data-driven insights and root-cause analysis
Monitor capacity constraints, devise mitigation strategies, and negotiate realistic delivery schedules
Ensure mitigation plans address programmatic risks related to suppliers or supply chain execution
Collaborate across internal functions and the supply base to identify cost and lead-time opportunities
Ensure team members have the tools, training, and processes needed to manage on-time delivery, cost control, and supplier relationships
Mentor and coach direct reports
Champion NG Leadership Behaviors and Values
Adapt to changing business priorities while maintaining a proactive, goal-oriented mindset

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years in supply chain or supplier quality roles; or a Master’s degree with a minimum of 6 years in supply chain or supplier quality
5+ years as a team leader or in direct people/project management
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
Experience with supply-chain analytics
Experience with root-cause problem solving
US Citizenship
Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance
Excellent written and verbal communication
Confident executive-level presentation skills
Experience creating and governing risk registers and mitigation plans
Advanced degree (MBA, MS in Supply Chain, or related field) preferred
Experience with advanced analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) preferred
Prior experience in defense or aerospace supply chains preferred
Travel: Yes, 25% of the time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Overtime eligibility, depending on position
Shift differential, depending on position
Discretionary bonus
Long Term Incentives for eligible Vice President or Director positions
Health insurance coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Relocation assistance is not available