Manager Subcontracts 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Manager Subcontracts 2, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is located in Promontory, UT and does not offer FT remote work. Bacchus, UT or Clearfield, UT may also be considered for the right candidate.

As a leader within our Global Supply Chain Management team, this position plays a critical role in managing a team of subcontracts professionals that are responsible for establishing, maintaining, and monitoring supplier agreements of various levels of risk and complexity.  This person will manage the team by supporting the selection, development, and management of strategic and preferred suppliers to meet program cost and performance goals supporting the Launch and Exploration Division. This is a diverse position with responsibilities in managing a subcontracts team, both domestic and international supplier management, contract structure, financial performance, and compliance. 

As a leader with integrity, you ensure ethical conduct, balanced results, and partner satisfaction. You respect and nurture growth, fostering a culture of excellence. Skilled in building collaborative teams and customer trust, you communicate well, champion excellence, and embrace change. 

Job Duties:

Team Management: Manage team assignments/workloads, manage staffing levels, performance reviews and lead continuous improvement efforts. Manages a team of Subcontracts Administrators.

Supplier Management: Strategic sourcing, establish supplier long-term agreements, support contract change management and performance management and sole source/critical supplier management.  Support the development of Subcontract specifications, SOWs, Terms and Conditions and track Subcontractor performance metrics.  Develop and maintain key strategic suppliers.  Develop and maintain Category Strategies.

Contract Structure & Business Terms: Negotiate pricing using cost/price and best value analysis, negotiate to ensure terms and conditions address provisions and risks of financial terms, acceptance criteria, delivery requirements, warranty, intellectual property, termination provisions, indemnification, and all other potential risk areas, ensure terms and conditions have been properly flowed down from customer contracts to supplier contracts, establish and maintain formal agreements (Purchase Orders) with suppliers, incorporate customer or internal changes into the contract or Purchase Orders and manage customer requirements and schedules. 

Financial Performance: Track cost savings and cost avoidance, support the Subcontract Administrators with establishing billing and payment terms including milestones, facilitate timely payment of invoices and ensure PO awards are within program budget and support EAC reductions. Identifies strategies and opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through strategic and targeted negotiations.

Compliance Review: Ensure that the Subcontract Administrators are applying clauses, (i.e. apply Import/Export regulations, security regulations concerning vendor visits or sharing information and government contract requirements).  Ensure all Subcontracts follow NG policies and procedures.  Support auditing processes. 

Success in this role will require sound technical judgment, innovative thinking and excellent interpersonal/management skills to plan, motivate and accomplish goals through your staff.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management or related field with 8 + years of Supply Chain Procurement experience in a manufacturing environment – OR – Master’s degree and 6 + years of Supply Chain Procurement experience in a manufacturing environment

• Strong negotiator to achieve best value

• Proactive and self-directed; able to instruct and act quickly and responsibly

• Demonstrated success in managing a team of supply chain professional with positive results

• Strong communication and coordination skills

• Strong ability to relay and receive information

• Proven analytical, technical, strategic and problem-solving skills

• Experience managing an international supply base

• Knowledge of FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) and DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement), government contracting clauses, data rights negotiations, and commercial item determination

• Experience in Contracts or Subcontracts in the Aerospace and Defense industry

• Experience leading a team, process and/or projects

• Experience with SAP or related purchasing software, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project.

• Experience in conducting oral presentations to executive leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience

• Previous experience leading large teams

• Previous experience managing large subcontracts from cradle to grave

• Previous experience negotiating various contract types and terms and conditions

• Proficient computer skills using Microsoft Office products (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below: 

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space 

Primary Level Salary Range: $126,600.00 - $189,800.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.