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Northrop Grumman
Manager Subcontracts 2
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What they do
A Contracts Manager reviews and manages business contracts for a company or organization. Reviews proposed contract terms and conditions, and communicates and negotiates with clients, suppliers or subcontractors. Confirms that contract terms have been met before a contract is closed out. Manages contract changes and contract record keeping.
$113,731 / year median in Illinois
-1% projected decline
Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START
NoCLEARANCE TYPE
Secret TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time ## Description 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.
Main Responsibilities Include:
- Leadership & Development
- Mentor, coach, and assign workloads to drive timely execution of daily requirements and increase employee engagement
- Program Integration
- Build effective relationships with functional teams; translate program needs into clear procurement actions
- Strategic Procurement
- Design and negotiate long term agreements, sourcing partnerships, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and compliance
- Policy & Process
- Contribute to the evolution of agile, efficient, and compliant GSC policies and procedures
- Compliance
- Ensures compliance with all regulatory and public law requirements as well as company (and business) policies and procedures including import/export regulations Other Responsibilities Include but
Not Limited To:
- Supports Subcontracts Specialists through all phases of the Subcontract including requests for proposal, contracting strategy, contract negotiation, contract administration and contract closeout to ensure contract acquisition and fulfillment is in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and Customer specifications.
- Coordinates with cross-functional teams on complex issues and risks to develop and present appropriate mitigation plans to Supplier Management Teams and Leadership.
- Lead and grow a high performing team of up to 10 Subcontracts Administrators and Buyers.
- Review/status proposal and active subcontract/purchase order requirements and ensure those meet customer requirements
- Development of negotiation strategies and plans
- Review and approval of purchase order compliance #
MPR Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 8 years of experience in Supply Chain and/or related Business Management OR a Master's Degree and a minimum of 6 years of experience inSupply Chain and/or related Business Management OR High School Diploma/Equivalent and a minimum of 12 years of experience in Supply Chain and/or related Business Management
- Must have a minimum of 3 years experience leading a team of people or direct people management
- US Citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain Secret Level clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Must have Aerospace & Defense experience in Subcontracts or Contracts
- Must have Subcontracts or Contracts experience with FAR / DFARS or Business Law
- Master's Degree in Business, Global Supply Chain, or Project Management
- Experience with the SAP procurement system, Supplier Scorecards and performance management, NG Principles and Operating Practices, and metric analysis
- Internal Northrop Grumman Subcontracts experience
- Experience conducting presentations to and collaborating with Senior Leadership
- Experience in negotiating Long Term Pricing Agreements and/or Risk and Opportunity Management
- Demonstrated experience assuring compliance with company PrOP and government regulations
- Experience working with multiple contracting formats, including Time & Material, Firm Fixed Price, and Cost Reimbursable, possess knowledge relating to special payment provisions (progress or performance-based payments)
- Experience conducting oral presentations to senior leadership
Primary Level Salary Range:
$139,800.00- $209,800.