Supplier Relationship Management Director

Northrop Grumman

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Director at Northrop Grumman driving engagement and performance improvement across Space Sector supply chain. Leading strategic initiatives for Tier 1 suppliers.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeRedondo Beach • Arizona, California, Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $176,100 - $305,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Supplier Relationship Management, focusing on Tier 1 suppliers within the Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing sector. Proficient in conducting technical capability assessments and developing strategic engagement plans while driving risk management processes.

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Supplier Relationship ManagementAerospace And Defense ManufacturingSupplier Performance AssessmentProgram ManagementTechnical Capability Assessment

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Hard Skills

Supplier Performance ManagementRisk ManagementProcess DesignTechnical AssessmentProgram Management

Soft Skills

Executive CommunicationMentoringCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Supplier Assessment Management System (SAMS)

Industry Keywords

Tier 1 SuppliersEngineeringProgram PhasesStrategic Engagement Plans

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage Supplier Relationship Management for selected Tier 1 suppliers.
Lead Tier 1 Supplier Executive Communication (ExComs) to focus executive attention on critical issues and maintain transparency.
Conduct frequent on‐site visits to assess supplier performance and identify gaps.
Perform Supplier Technical Capability Assessments.
Engage subject‐matter experts to proactively identify gaps and deficiencies during PDR, CDR, MRR, and TRR phases.
Develop sector‑wide strategy and engagement plans for strategic suppliers, aligning with sector and division priorities.
Design and roll out processes, tools, training, and mentoring for Program Subcontract Managers and Supplier Performance Specialists.
Drive risk and opportunity management processes; act as escalation point for programs seeking delivery acceleration.
Review and trend supplier performance via the quarterly Supplier Assessment Management System (SAMS) scorecard.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree with 10+ years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 8+ years of experience
Experience in Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing and managing/directing Suppliers in all program phases
Engineering, Technical and/or Program Management experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business