Supplier Relationship & Performance Manager 2 (SRPM)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription

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 is seeking a highly motivated Supplier Relationship & Performance Manager 2 (SRPM) to lead enterprise level supplier engagement for a portfolio of strategic enterprise suppliers.  

The qualified candidate shall be located near an existing Northrop Grumman facility: Baltimore, MD, Falls Church, VA, Irving, TX, or Melbourne, FL. 

This individual will serve as the enterprise relationship owner for assigned suppliers, partnering closely with sector leadership and cross-functional teams to drive supplier performance, affordability, innovation, risk mitigation, and long-term strategic alignment and value creation. 

The successful candidate will establish and execute supplier relationship strategies that strengthen Northrop Grumman’s supply chain resilience, improve operational performance, and deliver measurable business value across the enterprise. 

Key Responsibilities 

Supplier Relationship & Performance (SRPM) Management  

• Serve as the enterprise relationship manager for a portfolio of strategic suppliers critical to Northrop Grumman programs and operations. 

• Develop and execute supplier engagement strategies aligned to enterprise objectives, business priorities, and long-term sourcing strategies. 

• Lead executive-level supplier governance, including business reviews, performance assessments, strategic planning sessions, and escalation management. 

• Drive supplier performance improvements across key metrics including quality, delivery, responsiveness, capacity, affordability, and innovation. 

• Partner with sector Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Program Management, and Contracts teams to ensure alignment on supplier priorities and action plans. 

• Facilitate executive-to-executive engagement and relationship development with supplier leadership teams. 

• Identify opportunities for supplier collaboration, technology advancement, process improvement, and value creation. 

Strategic Program & Project Management  

• Develop and manage a portfolio of supplier-focused initiatives that deliver measurable cost savings, risk reduction, capacity improvements, and operational efficiencies. 

• Lead cross-functional teams in the execution of supplier improvement projects and enterprise initiatives. 

• Establish and maintain enterprise-level reporting, dashboards, and executive communications related to supplier performance and strategic initiatives. 

• Monitor industry trends, market dynamics, supplier financial health, and emerging risks to proactively inform business decisions. 

• Drive corrective action plans and recovery efforts for suppliers experiencing  

Stakeholder & Customer Engagement  

• Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders across Programs, Operations, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Business Management, and Supply Chain organizations. 

• Serve as a trusted advisor to sector leadership regarding supplier strategy, performance, risks, and opportunities. 

• Coordinate communication and alignment across multiple business units and functions to support enterprise objectives. 

• Support customer engagements and supplier-related discussions as required. 

Strategy Execution & Supply Chain Resilience  

• Develop long-term engagement plans for strategic suppliers to support program captures and new business opportunities.  

• Execute enterprise supplier relationship and strategies to support business growth, affordability, and operational excellence. 

• Identify and implement risk mitigation strategies, including dual sourcing, capacity planning, business continuity planning, and supply chain resiliency initiatives. 

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen supplier capabilities and overall supply chain performance. 

Basic Qualifications 

• 8+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Supplier Management, Program Management, Operations, Engineering, or a related business function plus a Bachelor’s degree in: Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field  
• Experience managing strategic supplier relationships and leading cross-functional initiatives. 
• Demonstrated success influencing internal and external stakeholders without direct authority. 

• Experience developing and presenting recommendations to senior leadership and executive audiences. 
• Active Secret
• Ability to travel up to 30% domestically and internationally between Northrop & Supplier sites 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience managing executive-level supplier relationships within aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or highly regulated industries. 

• Demonstrated success driving supplier performance improvement, affordability initiatives, and risk mitigation programs. 

• Experience conducting supplier assessments, executive business reviews, and supplier governance activities. 

• Strong analytical, negotiation, project management, and problem-solving skills. 

• Knowledge of supplier risk management, supply chain resilience, business continuity planning, and strategic sourcing methodologies. 

• Experience leading enterprise-wide initiatives across multiple business units. 

• Continuous Improvement certification or experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence methodologies. 

• Global sourcing and international supplier management experience. 

• Master’s degree in:  Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related discipline. 
• Candidates need to be able to obtain a U.S. Government Secret level security clearance.

Key Competencies 

• Strategic Thinking 

• Executive Presence  

• High Energy   

• Relationship Building and Influence 

• Supplier Performance Management 

• Risk Management 

• Business Acumen 

• Project Leadership 

• Data-Driven Decision Making 

• Cross-Functional Collaboration 

• Continuous Improvement 

Primary Level Salary Range: $121,000.00 - $181,600.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.