Global Supply Chain Sourcing Director
Northrop Grumman
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Mesa • Alabama • Arizona • United States
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Salary
💰 $190,100 - $330,100 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Develop relationships and manage engagement strategy with capture and business development teams to ensure a robust sourcing strategy for every program
- Own the end‑to‑end sourcing process for high‑value contracts (>$10 M) – from requirement definition to supplier selection, negotiation, and award
- Implement Strategic Sourcing tools (e.g., spend analytics, e‑sourcing platforms, capacity and capability analysis and visibility) to increase performance, efficiency and transparency
- Ensure compliance with DFARS, ITAR, FAR, and other defense regulations throughout the sourcing lifecycle
- Develop and maintain a strategy to deploy a global category architecture for sector wide common materials and services
- Lead category roadmaps (demand forecasting, market intelligence, technology trends) and communicate quarterly updates to the executive team
- Conduct spend analysis and identify consolidation, rationalization, and innovation opportunities to drive cost savings and performance improvements
- Lead domestic and international agreement strategy and plan across sector and supporting divisions Develop and lead team negotiating long‑term agreements, IDIQ contracts, and joint‑venture arrangements, targeting a minimum of 10% annual cost reduction and improved terms and conditions to drive improved supplier performance
- Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Finance and Program Management to align sourcing decisions with manufacturing schedules and program budgets
- Manage performance through KPIs and scorecards (cost savings, supplier performance, compliance, lead‑time) and present results for monthly GSC and quarterly Sector LT Operations reviews
- Drive lean/six‑sigma initiatives to streamline sourcing processes and reduce cycle times
- Champion diversity‑supplier programs and ensure alignment with corporate ESG objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field
- 10+ years of progressive procurement/sourcing experience, with at least 8 years in a global defense or aerospace environment
- Demonstrated oversight of >$2 B of spend and management of multi‑regional sourcing teams
- Deep familiarity with DFARS, ITAR, FAR, GSA, and Defense Contracting Procedures.
- Proven ability to develop and track multi‑year cost‑saving targets
- Experience leading cross‑functional, matrixed teams across North America, Europe, and APAC
- Track record of negotiating complex, high‑value agreements (including IDIQ, indefinite‑delivery, and teaming agreements)
- Proficiency with SAP, Costpoint and Ariba platforms; strong Excel and data‑analytics skills.
Benefits
- health insurance coverage
- life and disability insurance
- savings plan
- Company paid holidays
- paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
sourcingnegotiationspend analysiscost savingsperformance improvementdemand forecastingmarket intelligenceleansix-sigmadata analytics
Soft Skills
relationship managementcommunicationleadershipstrategic thinkingcross-functional collaborationteam managementproblem-solvingorganizational skillsexecutive communicationinnovation
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain ManagementBachelor’s degree in BusinessBachelor’s degree in Engineering