JENNIFER DEAS
Marlton,NJ
Summary
Strategic and results-driven global supply chain leader with a strong background in driving procurement excellence across the aerospace and defense industries. Demonstrated expertise in managing multimillion-dollar spend, developing innovative sourcing strategies, and negotiating complex contracts. Proven track record of leading high-performing teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, supplier relationship management, and collaboration to achieve significant cost savings, optimal performance, and adherence to industry standards. Results-driven procurement professional with a keen eye for identifying cost-savings opportunities, adept at managing vendors, and negotiating favorable contracts. Consistently delivers successful cost optimization initiatives and effectively manages supplier performance. Open to supporting hybrid or remote work arrangements.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Supply Chain Procurement Manager 2
Northrop Grumman
10.2023 - Current
- Lead a remote team of 6–9 Procurement Specialists managing $60M+ in annual spend on machined parts and NAVSEA-compliant welded assemblies for two sites (California and Pennsylvania)
- Adapt leadership style to business needs, balancing transformational vision-setting with hands-on servant leadership to support team development
- Communicate supply chain processes and compliance requirements across all levels, reporting biweekly to Senior Managers, leveraging dashboards to track metrics (PR-to-PO cycle time, overdue invoices by value and aging, and compliance pass rates)
- Develop and strengthen relationships with 25 key machining suppliers with contract awards ranging from $10K to $2M+, negotiating pricing, terms, and service level agreements (SLAs) to drive strategic partnerships
- Lead process improvements to strengthen compliance, streamline operations, and reduce costs
- Initiatives include creating comprehensive onboarding for the business unit and delivering training on Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
- Negotiated complex procurement contracts by working closely with internal and external contacts.
Global Supply Chain Procurement Manager 1
Northrop Grumman
11.2021 - 10.2023
- Led and oversaw a team of nine Subcontract Specialists managing $78M in annual spend with a focus on electrical, electronic, and electromechanical commodities
- Conducted bi-weekly 1:1s and team meetings to align goals, provide feedback, review performance metrics (KPIs), address staffing needs, and foster knowledge sharing
- Developed and implemented comprehensive sourcing strategies across multiple programs including detailed procurement plans, supplier evaluations, and the establishment of long-term agreements (LTAs) to drive cost efficiency, ensure supply continuity, and align with production schedules
- Reviewed supplier-submitted Small Business Plans for accuracy and compliance, developed clear, concise Statements of Work (SOWs) outlining requirements, and documented performance through quarterly evaluations
- Developed and implemented procurement policies and procedures to enhance compliance with company standards.
- Resolved invoice and payment issues to facilitate prompt payment to suppliers.
Senior Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist
Northrop Grumman
11.2020 - 11.2021
- Oversaw training and onboarding of new team members, providing ongoing support to ensure program objectives are achieved, facilitating conflict resolution, and mentoring staff to enhance performance and professional development
- Advanced organizational growth by developing and managing a global supply base, partnering with international suppliers to meet technical requirements and leverage unique technologies
- Managed strategic relationships with 8–10 critical suppliers, negotiating overriding agreements, leading RFQ/RFP processes, conducting regular open order reviews, and awarding purchase orders valued at up to $7.5M
- Reviewed and applied applicable prime contract flow-down clauses to subcontractor solicitation packages and ensured accurate incorporation in RFQs/RFPs and purchase orders to maintain compliance and alignment with contract requirements
- Executed 3–15 purchase orders weekly across multiple programs and acted as primary liaison for resolving invoice issues and addressing technical or quality concerns
Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist
Northrop Grumman
11.2018 - 11.2020
- Managed 8–10 supplier relationships by tracking performance through key metrics (on-time delivery, quality standards, and responsiveness), conducting reviews, resolving supply chain disruptions, quality concerns, and compliance issues
- Identified and onboarded 3–5 new vendors annually, leading pricing and contract negotiations
- Familiarity with Firm Fixed Price and Time and Materials contract types
- Spearheaded dual sourcing strategies across programs, reducing risk and improving schedule reliability through cross-functional collaboration and supplier qualification
Lead Commodity Management Specialist
GE Aviation, MRAS
06.2018 - 11.2018
- Developed and implemented supplier strategies focused on performance management, optimization, and compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and ethical sourcing standards
- Negotiated long-term agreements and managed agreements to support production requirements
- Evaluated supplier proposals by analyzing cost structures, lead times, and overall value to ensure alignment with budgetary constraints and operational requirements
- Performed detailed cost and price analyses using Excel to evaluate RFP submissions, comparing pricing, lead times, and terms to ensure fair, competitive, and data-driven procurement decisions
- Evaluated proposals from multiple vendors to determine most favorable option.
- Recommended award of purchase contracts for machined parts.
Procurement Agent
Boeing Defense Space & Security
10.2016 - 06.2018
- Collaborated closely with Engineering and Program Management leaders to interpret and communicate technical requirements, ensuring suppliers fully understand specifications, quality standards, and compliance expectations
- Monitored and managed inventory levels to ensure alignment with production requirements, proactively identifying and resolving material shortages to prevent disruptions
- Developed and maintained procurement documentation in compliance with Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) requirements, ensuring adherence to regulatory and audit standards.
- Awarded 3 to 5 purchase orders per week valued between $10K up to t$750K.
Financial Analyst
L-3 Communications
06.2012 - 10.2016
- Managed Estimates at Completion (EACs) to support the financial performance of 40+ complex programs, ensuring accuracy, tracking budget performance, identifying cost overruns, and making informed financial decisions
- Analyzed actuals versus budget to identify risks and opportunities for improvement while supporting month-end close activities, SOX testing, AS9100 audits, and Six Sigma initiatives to enhance financial efficiency
- Created and managed the budget for programs to ensure costs remain within the established financial parameters
- Tasks included estimating and allocating the necessary resources for successful completion of the project, including labor, materials, and overhead costs, and monitoring the actual costs throughout project duration to compare them against the budget
- Performed variance and ad-hoc reporting including budget versus actuals and headcount projections
Purchasing Estimating Associate
L-3 Communications
06.2012 - 05.2016
- Gathered, analyzed, and reported material cost data to support proposal development, providing accurate material estimates for 3–4 RFPs monthly
- Generated and presented monthly KPI reports to communicate supplier performance trends, identify improvement areas, and deliver actionable insights to stakeholders
- Led Six Sigma projects, including developing an Access database that cut RFQ processing from weeks to days and an automated Crystal Report to notify suppliers of non-conforming materials, reducing risk and improving real-time reporting
Associate Product Manager
PEI-Genesis
06.2010 - 06.2012
- Managed inventory and supplier relations for four product lines, administered purchasing orders, monitored stock levels, tracked order fulfillment, and coordinated with suppliers to maintain timely deliveries and optimal performance standards
- Provided dedicated customer support by closely managing configuration and specification requirements and collaborating with internal teams to deliver accurate solutions, troubleshoot issues, and ensure stakeholder expectations are met
Education
Master of Business Administration -
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ (online)02.2015
Bachelor of Science - Management & Operations
The Pennsylvania State University
Erie, PA05.2010
Skills
- Supply chain management
- Aerospace and defense expertise
- FAR/DFAR
- GSA, IDIQ, DOTC
- CPSR compliance knowledge
- US citizen
- Contract Negotiation
- Financial & Data Analysis
- Budget Management
- Continuous improvement implementation
- Inventory Control
- Collaborative team management
- Interdepartmental teamwork
- Strategic vendor relationships
- Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
- Effective communication with customers
- Time Management
- Experienced with Microsoft Office applications
- Experienced in SAP ERP systems
- Costpoint
- SAP Analytics
- Power BI
- Tableau data visualization
- Cognos data analysis
- DocuSign
Timeline
Global Supply Chain Procurement Manager 2
Northrop Grumman
10.2023 - Current
Global Supply Chain Procurement Manager 1
Northrop Grumman
11.2021 - 10.2023
Senior Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist
Northrop Grumman
11.2020 - 11.2021
Principal Supply Chain Subcontract Specialist
Northrop Grumman
11.2018 - 11.2020
Lead Commodity Management Specialist
GE Aviation, MRAS
06.2018 - 11.2018
Procurement Agent
Boeing Defense Space & Security
10.2016 - 06.2018
Financial Analyst
L-3 Communications
06.2012 - 10.2016
Purchasing Estimating Associate
L-3 Communications
06.2012 - 05.2016
Associate Product Manager
PEI-Genesis
06.2010 - 06.2012
Master of Business Administration -
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Management & Operations
The Pennsylvania State University
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