Manager, Subcontracts

Northrop Grumman

Manager Subcontracts 2 overseeing supply chain support for Northrop Grumman’s aerospace work. Handling supplier management and subcontract performance in the defense sector.

Posted 7/26/2026full-timeRedondo Beach • California, Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $139,800 - $219,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing supply chain strategies, subcontract performance, and compliance with import/export and government contract regulations. Proven ability to lead teams, achieve KPI targets, and drive cost reduction initiatives.

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Supply Chain ManagementTeam LeadershipKPI AchievementImport/Export RegulationsGovernment Contract Compliance

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Hard Skills

Supply Chain PurchasingCost Reduction InitiativesSupplier Performance ManagementCommodity Performance ManagementCI Tools UtilizationLead Time ReductionQuality AssuranceSupplier SourcingContract ManagementAuditing Processes

Soft Skills

Team DevelopmentEngagementCommunication

Industry Keywords

ITAREARDDTC RegistrationFARDFARISONASACPSRMMASDCAA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a team of subcontract professionals
Responsible for total commodity performance for assigned suppliers and subcontracts including on time delivery, cost reduction initiatives, and supplier sourcing and management
Responsible for the performance, development, and engagement of the commodity buying and subcontract team
Achieve KPI Target Goals with-in commodity including Supplier Performance Targets in Quality, Delivery and Cost
Utilize CI tools in response to business issues
Drive supply chain strategies to improve supply chain agility including significant lead time reduction, cost savings, and improvements in supplier delivery performance
Apply Import/Export regulations such as ITAR, EAR, DDTC registration etc.
Apply security regulations concerning vendor visits or sharing information
Apply government contract requirements such as FAR, DFAR, ISO, NASA, CPSR, MMAS, DCAA, SOX, etc. to appropriate agreements
Support auditing processes such as DCAA, CPSR, internal, etc.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
8 years of experience in global supply chain, subcontracts, or contracts
Requires 4+ years of experience as a lead or supervisor
Must have knowledge and experience with supply chain purchasing, policies, process, tools, regulations, and protocols

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