Northrop Grumman UK
Supply Chain Planning Analyst
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Opportunity Overview
At Northrop Grumman UK, you are part of a team driving innovation and shaped to solve today’s challenges and define the technology of tomorrow. Join us in what we call Defining Possible—not just as a concept, but as the foundation of your career growth and our collective impact.
The Role: Supply Chain Specialist
This isn’t just a job—it’s a mission.
You will:
- Drive a sustainable, high-performing supply chain, ensuring critical programmes meet operational needs.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to safeguard commercial and financial interests.
- Contribute to day-to-day operations and strategic improvements, with influence over sourcing, supplier engagement, demand planning, and inventory management.
- Help shape best practices across Northrop Grumman’s supply chain function by fostering collaboration, initiative, and measurable impact.
Key Responsibilities
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Supplier Engagement
- Source potential suppliers and lead Request for Proposal (RFx) activities, including StOW reviews, bid evaluations, contract negotiations, and implementation.
- Cultivate strong stakeholder relationships to ensure supplier performance aligns with programme priorities.
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Compliance & Administration
- Maintain accurate, compliant ERP data and keep procurement/contract documentation up to date.
- Monitor supplier performance through assessments and continuous engagement.
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Risk Management
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, providing clear updates from a procurement/supply chain expertise perspective.
- Apply best practices in procurement and supply chain operations.
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Operational Excellence
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, such as:
- Spend optimisation
- Forecasting & scheduling
- Inventory management
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, such as:
Candidate Requirements
Essential
✅ Relevant qualification (or equivalent professional experience) in supply chain, procurement, or a related field. ✅ Proven experience in building and managing supplier relationships. ✅ Ability to negotiate and manage subcontracts. ✅ Understanding of supply chain operations, especially Purchase-to-Pay processes, and familiarisation with these processes. ✅ Experience procuring professional and technical services.
Preferred
✅ CIPS qualification or working towards it. ✅ Knowledge of import/export controls, especially those relating to US export regulations.
Security Clearance
UK Nationality Required
- Due to the nature of our work, you must be a UK citizen and able to attain and maintain a UK Government Standard Commercial (SC) clearance.
- Our recruitment team will guide you through the process; contact talentenquiries@uk.ngc.com for details.
Our Benefits
- Flexibility first: Flexible working options, including a compressed fortnight.
- Wellbeing support: Private healthcare, cash health plan/private health insurance.
- Financial perks: Holiday buy-and-sell scheme for greater flexibility.
- Grow your career: Access to career development programs, mentorship and perks-based bonuses.
- Extra backup
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Why Join Us?
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A mission to believe in: You’ll contribute to building a more secure and connected world; your work will have purpose, impact, and meaning.
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A place to belong and thrive:
- Inclusive environment where every voice matters.
- Supportive culture valuing diversity, collaboration, and teamwork.
- Positive feedback culture with invested leaders.
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Your career, your way: Shape your career journey with mentorship opportunities, internal mobility, and strengthening skills.
Next Steps
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💫 Apply now → Submit your application online. 📞 Questions? Reach out: talentenquiries@uk.ngc.com 🔍 Could another role be a better fit? Explore our full job listings.
Diversity & Inclusion
Northrop Grumman UK is committed to a diverse, inclusive workforce. We encourage talent from a range of backgrounds, abilities, and perspectives to apply. Apply with confidence—your voice belongs here.
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