Manager Supply Chain Programs 2 - Category Management

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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 Supply Chain Programs 2 - Category Management to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This is a remote position; however, candidates located within commuting distance of one of the following AS sites are preferred: Palmdale, CA; El Segundo, CA; or Melbourne, FL. Occasional travel to a nearby Northrop Grumman office may be required to support business needs. This role may also require up to 25% travel to supplier locations and other Northrop Grumman sites. 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.   In this role, the selected candidate will be expected to: • Develop and coach a geographically diverse and remote team that can implement projects to meet cost and affordability objectives • Apply standard Aerospace & Defense purchasing / procurement methodology to spend categories to achieve organizational objectives, best value for the enterprise, and achievement of target return on investments (ROI).Support sector initiatives/ special projects as required • Drive the scope definition and implementation of strategies across multiple categories & programs including Raw Materials and Standard Hardware. • Ability to establish long-term pricing agreements, Right-to-Buy Agreements, vendor managed inventory (VMI), and negotiate favorable terms and conditions • Prepare and brief leadership category roadmaps, including key initiatives, risk mitigation actions, and supplier development plans. • Monitor market dynamics and communicates changes that affect internal customer needs • Effectively manage internal and external relationships and supplier partnerships Basic Qualifications: • Bachelors Degree with 5 years of experience, or a Masters Degree with 3 years of experience, or a high school diploma/equivalent with 9 years of experience. Combined experience in any of the following: supply chain management, project management, sustainment, proposals, and/or procurement. • Must have