Procurement Manager 1

**Requisition ID: R10177083**

+ **Category:** Global Supply Chain

+ **Location:** Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America

+ **Clearance Type:** Secret

+ **Telecommute:** No- Teleworking not available for this position

+ **Shift:** 1st Shift (United States of America)

+ **Travel Required:** Yes, 10% of the Time

+ **Positions Available:** 1

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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Are you ready to put your experience to work at Northrop Grumman? With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) Sector is seeking a Procurement Manager 1 to lead a team of buyers of diverse individuals.

Responsibilities:

+ Manages of team of buyers that sources and purchases machinery, equipment, tools, raw material, packaging materials, parts, services, and/or supplies necessary for operation of an organization

+ Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives

+ Compiles information to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes

+ Confers with suppliers and analyzes supplier's operations to determine factors that affect prices and determines lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules

+ Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, follows up orders placed, verifies delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records

+ Communicates with program customers to work and resolve challenges in the execution of the procurement efforts that are in their organization

+ Prepares and briefs charts to program and GSC Leadership on key performance indicators

+ May prepare bid packages

Basic Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of related experience, Master degree with 6 years of related experience or additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

+ Prior Government or Aerospace buying experience

+ Demonstrated ability to utilize Microsoft Office to create spreadsheets, documents, presentations. (i.e. Word, Excel & PowerPoint)

+ The ability to collaborate with program management and other multi-functional teams

+ Possess strong organizational skills

+ Ability to work with minimal supervision, work successfully in a fast- paced environment and apply sound judgment to problem solving

+ Knowledge of FAR/DFAR

+ Knowledge of CPSR and government audits

+ Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security DOD clearance and Program clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Experience with aircraft maintenance activities under US Govt. prime contracts to include spares procurement and movement.

+ Import / Export (ITAR) experience for movement of materials and technology

+ Familiar with SAP and/or Maximo procurement systems

+ Past Training/Mentoring of Junior level employees

+ Active Secret or Top Secret Clearance

**Salary Range:** $85,500 - $128,300

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.