Sr. Principal Supplier Performance Lead

Lead focal point for NGMS-SLC for PS&C programs responsible to monitor performance in the areas of quality, on time delivery, and corrective actions. Ensure recovery plans are established and executed aggressively. Control Account Manager (CAM) for PS&C programs for the NGSM-SLC IWO accounts, which includes review earned value data inputs and reports and analyze performance deviations. Request, dispatch, and oversee cross functional resources as required, this may include supply quality, engineering, procurement, and other program resources. Utilize LEAN techniques to identify potential process improvements to improve lead-times and reduce costs. Evaluate and advocate for supplier and company initiated changes and coordinates appropriate testing and validation as required. Proactively identify schedule and technical risks including sub-tier suppliers, manufacturing, technical and supply risks, and coordinate risk management activities to reduce or eliminate. Develop supplier specific metrics to track and monitor health at given suppliers. Assist project team and supplier in request for quotes, contractual notifications, negotiations, and coordinate supplier responses. Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering and/or technical discipline and a minimum of 10 years' experience (or 8 years with a Masters) in defense or aerospace systems and/or management in development or production projects. Demonstrated success in leading projects and/or processes to achieve projects cost, performance, and schedule requirements. Demonstrated ability to create and maintain trusted relationships with internal and external customers. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, with all levels of management and individual contributors. Demonstrated experience in supply chain management on a major program. Master's Degree in a Business or Technical field. Demonstrated experience in interfacing seamlessly with functional teams, customers, and major subcontract parts in an IPT structure. LI-MJ5 Primary Level Salary Range: $101,400.00 - $152,200.00 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.