Position Summary
This role is based in the UK and requires UK citizenship. The position involves 10% travel and does not offer relocation assistance.
Responsibilities
* Source suppliers and lead RFx activities, including reviewing Statements of Work, evaluating proposals, negotiating terms, and implementing contracts.
* Build and manage strong stakeholder relationships, ensuring supplier performance aligns with programme needs.
* Maintain ERP data and ensure procurement and contract documentation is accurate, compliant, and up to date.
* Support supplier relationship management through performance monitoring, assessment, and continuous engagement.
* Monitor supply chain risks and issues, providing clear updates and applying best practice procurement and supply‑chain principles.
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including spend optimisation, forecasting, scheduling, and inventory management.
Required Qualifications
* Relevant qualification or equivalent professional experience in supply chain, procurement, or a related field.
* Experience building and managing strong supplier relationships.
* Proven ability to negotiate and manage subcontracts.
* Understanding of supply‑chain operations, including Purchase‑to‑Pay processes.
* Experience procuring professional and technical services.
Preferred Qualifications
* CIPS qualification or currently working towards it.
* Knowledge of import and export controls, including US export regulations.
Other Requirements
* Must be a UK national and able to obtain and maintain a SC‑level UK Government security clearance.
* Travel up to 10% of the time.
Benefits
* Flexible working options, including compressed fortnight.
* Private healthcare and cash health plan.
* Holiday buy and sell scheme.
* Career development programmes.
* Performance‑based bonuses.
EEO Statement
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply.
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