
Manager Procurement 1
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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 โ 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.The Navigation, Intelligence & Connectivity Division in San Diego, CA is seeking a Manager Procurement 1 who is willing to work in a collaborative environment and is interested in expanding their horizons. This position will work in our San Diego, CA location.
This is an entry-level management position who will serve as a working-level manager that oversees a 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
- Supports proposal strategy and execution efforts. This may include preparing RFQs and processing POs for urgent or complex purchases
- 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
- Effectively manage a supply base: Evaluate supplier delivery, quality, and cost performance
- Prepares and briefs charts to program and GSC Leadership on key performance indicators
- 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 with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to work with minimal supervision, work successfully in a fast-paced environment and apply sound judgment to problem solving
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree AND a minimum of 5 years of related professional experience that includes a background in Supply Chain Management and/or Program/Project Management, OR a Masterโs degree AND a minimum of 3 years of related professional experience that includes a background in Supply Chain Management and/or Program/Project Management.
- 1+ years of mentoring, training, managing and/or leading people
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security DOD clearance and Program clearance
- US Citizenship required
ย Preferred Qualifications:
- Import / Exportย (ITAR) experience for movement of materials and technology
- Experience with SAP procurement systems
- Prior or current Government or Aerospace buying experienceor level employees
- Experience with FAR/DFAR
- Experience with CPSR and government audits
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Job Details
- Category
- Supply Chain
- Employment Type
- Full time
- Location
- 9325 Sky Harbor Court, San Diego, CA 92123, US
- Posted
- Jan 5, 2026, 07:00 PM
- Listed
- Jan 6, 2026, 10:11 AM
- Last updated
- Jan 10, 2026, 06:12 AM
- Compensation
- $110,000 - $165,000 per year
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