Northrop Grumman

Supply Chain Planning Analyst

Northrop Grumman  •  Cheltenham, GB (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: YesRELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

What’s your possible?

At Northrop Grumman UK, you are part of a team driving innovation where it matters most – solving tomorrow’s challenges and shaping the technology solutions of the future. It’s what we call Defining Possible.
This mindset goes beyond our customer solutions; it’s the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community.

Opportunity Overview

This is more than just a job; it’s a mission.
As a Supply Chain Specialist, you will play a key role in delivering a sustainable, high-performing supply chain that supports critical programmes within our business. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure we meet operational needs while protecting commercial and financial interests.
Operating within a dynamic engineering environment, you will contribute to both day-to-day delivery and strategic improvement activities. From sourcing and supplier engagement through to demand planning and inventory management, your work will directly support programme success and help shape best practice across our supply chain function.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative team where your ideas, initiative, and impact truly matter.

Role 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, understanding requirements and 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

Candidate Requirements

Essential:
  • 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:
  • CIPS qualification or currently working towards it
  • Knowledge of import and export controls, including US export regulations
If you meet most, but not all, of the criteria, we still encourage you to apply. We value potential as much as experience.

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of our work, you must be a UK national for this clearance type.
You must be able to gain and maintain SC-level UK Government security clearance.
Our recruitment team is on hand to answer any questions and will guide you through the process: talentenquiries@uk.ngc.com

Benefits

  • Flexible working options, including compressed fortnight
  • Private healthcare
  • Cash health plan
  • Holiday buy and sell scheme
  • Career development programmes
  • Performance-based bonuses

Why Join Us?

A Mission to Believe In
Every day we contribute to building a more secure and connected world. Your work will have purpose, impact, and meaning.
A Place to Belong and Thrive
We believe every voice matters. You will join a supportive team that values diverse perspectives, inclusion, and collaboration.
Your Career, Your Way
Shape your career journey with access to development programmes, mentorship, and opportunities for internal mobility across our growing UK organisation.

Ready to Apply?

Yes – Submit your application online.
Possibly – Reach out to our team for more information: talentenquiries@uk.ngc.com
No – Explore other opportunities with us. We’re growing across the UK.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.

Northrop Grumman

About Northrop Grumman

We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe.

On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family.

Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference.

Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more at jobs.northropgrumman.com/careers.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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Industry
Aviation & Aerospace
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Falls Church, VA
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
northropgrumman.com
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