Supply Chain Manager

**Requisition ID: R10051817**:

- **Category**:Global Supply Chain
- **Location**:Fairbairn, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
- **Citizenship Required**:Australia Citizenship
- **Clearance Type**: Secret (NV1)
- **Telecommute**:No
- Teleworking not available for this position
- **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.

Since 2001, Northrop Grumman has delivered Through-Life Support to the Royal Australian Air Force’s 34 Squadron located at RAAF Fairbairn in Canberra. The high-performing Northrop Grumman SPA (Special Purpose Aircraft) team is comprised of approximately 50 staff who provide all levels of maintenance, training and logistics support to the fleet of 2x Boeing BBJ’s and 3x Dassault Falcon 7X’s.

The Supply Chain and Logistics Manager will drive and lead the SPA supply chain strategy (derived from the operating unit strategy) and associated flow down of customer requirements in supply chain agreements. Working closely with other functional team members, you will also assist developing, implementing and managing the appropriate supply chain governance processes and procedures. You will be accountable for all program supply chain outcomes and the management of suppliers to meet operational needs.

This position is based at our office in Fairbairn, ACT.

**Day to day responsibilities of the role include**:

- Provide guidance to the Program leadership team and customer representation on the management of the Program’s end-to-end supply chain;
- Acting as the lead and indirect manager for the subcontracting team allocated to the Program, by providing guidance, direction, support, leadership and allocation of tasks, as required;
- Provide direct management for Supply Chain team members including warehousing and procurement staff,
- Facilitating effective, productive, constructive and collaborative relationship between Supply Chain functional support roles and the Program;
- Managing relationships and subcontract performance outcomes with major and critical Program suppliers;
- Leading sourcing and subcontracting activities for major initiatives or projects, in collaboration with the Subcontracts Team;
- Effective contribution to, and delivery of, the strategic objectives of the Program, including prioritisation, risk management, and enterprise implementation as applicable to functional responsibilities;
- Collaborating with the Program leadership team, Supply Chain Modeller and customer to conduct modelling activities that support strategic decision making and budgeting, when required;
- Represent Supply Chain as a key functional leader within the program and greater Northrop Grumman organisation.
- Strong demonstrated people leadership in a matrixed environment.
- Collaborative and proactive management style
- Relevant education and qualifications relating to logistics, procurement or supply chain.
- Proven experience as a Supply Chain Manager ideally with an exposure to commercial and/or Defence aviation.
- Good knowledge of best practice supply chain management principles and program management as it relates to supply chain.
- Effective supply chain leadership experience and excellent negotiation skills.
- Subcontract drafting and review experience and significant exposure to subcontract law
- Demonstrated experience in co-ordination and resolution outcome management in a dynamic operational environment
- Highly developed verbal and written communication skills being able to tailor messaging for the right audience.
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Defence security clearance to the Negative Vetting 1 level.

**Desired Experience**:

- Knowledge and experience in the use of ERPs for supply chain management
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Defence Supply Chain policies including Export/Import and Compliance Controls.

**Why Northrop Grumman?**

As an integral part of the Australian team, you will receive professional development and a comprehensive benefits package. Furthermore, you will be joining an inclusive work environment built on innovation and respect, supported by the highest ethical standards.

Our Values represent what is important to us at Northr