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About the Role

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. 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.

Responsibilities

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.
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 issues.
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.
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.

Requirements

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.
Ability to travel up to 30% domestically and internationally between Northrop & Supplier sites.
Candidates need to be able to obtain a U.S. Government Secret level security clearance.

Skills

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
Analytical skills
Negotiation skills
Project management skills
Problem-solving skills
Global sourcing experience
International supplier management experience

Location

Baltimore, MD
Falls Church, VA
Irving, TX
Melbourne, FL

Work Type

Travel Yes, 25% of the Time
Travel up to 30% domestically and internationally

Experience Level

Supplier Relationship & Performance Manager 2
8+ years of experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in: Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field
Master’s degree in: Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related discipline

Salary/Compensations

$121,000.00 - $181,600.00

Benefits

Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Overtime
Shift differential
Discretionary bonus
Annual bonuses
Long Term Incentives (for VP or Director positions)

About the Company

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.