Supply Chain Manager

AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: AU- Secret (NV1)

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

Description

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.

We’re building a reputation as the place to be in Defence. With strong local management, sound investment and a fresh approach, we’re on an exciting trajectory and building unique capability. Leveraging the kind of leading edge US capabilities and technology most can only imagine, our close-knit 800 strong team is busy delivering World-leading solutions to safeguard Australia’s future. And, together, we’re growing a business where everyone contributes and everyone matters.

Northrop Grumman Australia is one of the top three Defence aviation sustainment businesses in Australia and has been a trusted and committed sustainment and modernisation partner to the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) for over two decades.

This is a rare opportunity for a seasoned Supply Chain Leader to lead a diverse group of professionals supporting our Australian programs across multiple states. Relationship Management will be a key attribute that will set you up for success and it is expected that you will have represented at senior and executive levels across Government, Defence Industry and Defence.

As a member of the NGA Senior Leadership team, your deep understanding of Defence Subcontracting, Procurement and Logistics will provide the strategic advice and knowledge to support the Supply Chain function across the organisation.

About you:
Key to success will be your significant experience across the Supply Chain spectrum including Subcontracts Management, Procurement and Logistics.

A highly refined relationship management and negotiation skillset will be essential to optimise value and achieve best outcomes for our customers and Northrop Grumman.

Tertiary qualifications in Supply Chain, Business, Procurement, Commerce (or similar relevant qualifications) will be required ideally backed by memberships to professional Supply Chain or Logistics associations.

Lastly, the ability to obtain and maintain a Defence security clearance is a must.

What we Offer:
Whatever your role, life stage or background, you can shape your career here in your way with highly challenging work, great colleagues and career development, plus a range of flexible benefits and working patterns.
- Professional Development - further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training
- Options for flexible & hybrid work including 9 day fortnight
- Purchased annual leave
- Salary packaging including novated car leases
- Generous paid parental leave
- Volunteer Leave
- Health & Wellbeing program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discount Program

Defining Possible is our mantra and we are committed to making sure that works for our people’s careers too.
_What’s Your Possible?_

Everyone Matters

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian Citizens. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, as such your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. You will need to satisfy pre-employment drug & alcohol testing, police checks and employment screening verification.

Northrop Grumman is committed to equality and diversity in our workplace. Northrop Grumman provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual's protected status, including race/ethnic origin, color, nationality, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, gender identity/expression, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, religion or belief, creed, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status or characteristic.