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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # ERP Supplier Quality (SPQ) BPL - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $72,100.0 - $108,100.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Monitoring of Systems, Regression Testing, SAP (Applications), Systems Architecture, Diagnostic Tools, Test Scripts, SAP S/4HANA, Data Management - **Published:** July 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9035462/erp-supplier-quality-spq-bpl ## About the Role * Ability to solve problems quickly and completely; analytical problem-solving skills; adept at root-cause analysis and mitigation. * Ability to work independently while being conscious of the larger systems infrastructure. * Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment. * Possess drive, enthusiasm and attention to detail. * Time management skills and a proven ability to ensure completion of tasks within schedule * Superior written and oral communication skills * Minimum education and experience P02: 2 Years of related experience with Bachelors in Science; 0 Years with Masters * Must have experience in Supplier Quality processes * Understanding of SAP modules and functionalities, including BOMs, Routings, shop floor routing functionalities, production models and change management processes * General knowledge in troubleshooting tools and techniques for diagnosing hardware, software, and configuration and integration issues * Knowledge of systems architecture, integration, and SAP support methodologies and how S/4 integrates with other modules and external systems * Experience providing remote support * Direct experience in SAP support and operations * Direct experience with SAP support tools and methodologies * Direct experience with change management methodologies * A background in manufacturing, supply chain, or operations for understanding the Defense Systems business context issues ## Description The Defense Systems (DS) Chief Information and Digital Office (CIDO) is seeking a qualifiedto perform Quality, Manufacturing and Infrastructure (QM&I) ERP support. The successful candidate will support the function across the Defense Sector, and will deliver Level 2/BPL support for Defense Sector programs and sites using or migrating to SAP S/4 Hana. Roles and Responsibilities for the role include: * 100% full-time assignment to the on-going care and feeding, adoption and continuation of process standardization for the assigned functional and business areas. * Transform the business and enable organic and inorganic growth through process simplification and ERP rollouts, across P&L and business view. * Serve as subject matter expert for designing and driving common processes globally; design a global template for business processes and maintain its integrity as the gatekeeper. * Effectively engage subject matter experts from the business function and translate their needs into high impact solutions for the business and its customers. * Train and assist site leads on processes, SAP transactions, and key implementation activities (site CRP, standard process adoption, cutover strategies, training, and other go live activities). * Continually partner with site functional leaders to identify change management processes based on the impact of a global process; influence and guide sites to adopt the new process while preserving the template. * Assist sites with UAT; own test scripts, ensure readiness quality, and coach sites during UAT execution. * Lead end user training in collaboration with site functional leads. * Provide direction to site teams on master data cleansing and cutover based on common processes and own the mapping of operational end user roles and responsibilities driven by the global process. * Manage SOX deliverables for the function and work with the global STAT leader to ensure compliant solutions. * Proactively manage issues and resolve project risks. * Analyze, develop strategies, and manage ERP changes resulting from acquisitions, legal entity restructuring, and rooftop consolidations. 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