Manager Procurement 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Manager Procurement 2 to support our Global Supply Chain Procurement team. This leadership position is located in Melbourne, Florida. The selected candidate will lead a team of Procurement Specialists responsible for supporting a program or a function within the larger organizational unit, setting and operating to objectives and providing guidance to their team based on goals, objectives and company policy. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels. This position is hybrid and candidate must have the ability to work on site at the Melbourne, FL location. We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do. Our Leaders at Northrop Grumman live our values daily and encourage our teams to do the same. We do the right thing: upholding the highest ethical standards and facilitating a safe and respectful environment that attracts, retains, and inspires a diverse and engaged team. We do what we promise: holding yourself and others accountable to meet predictable and balanced results. We commit to shared success: operating as OneNG and removing barriers for our teams. Finally, We pioneer: setting a vision that shapes the future and inspires others. Essential Functions: Leading a team who will be responsible for the following essential functions: Source and purchase machinery, equipment, tools, raw material, packaging materials, parts, services, and/or supplies necessary for operation of an organization Compile and analyze statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives Compile information to stay informed on price trends and manufacturing processes Confers with suppliers to analyze supplier operations, and to determine factors that affect price, the lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and the ability to meet required schedules Review proposals, negotiates prices, select or recommend suppliers, analyze trends, follow up on orders placed, verify delivery, approve payment, as well as maintaining necessary records Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of experience in Global Supply Chain, Procurement, Subcontracts Management, Business Management, and/or related fields; or a Master’s Degree with 3 years of experience in Global Supply Chain, Procurement, Subcontracts Management, Business Management, and/or related fields; or a High School Diploma/equivalent with 9 years of experience in Global Supply Chain, Procurement, Subcontracts Management, Business Management, and/or related fields 2 years of experience leading a team, process, and/or projects Experie…

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