Supply Chain - Subcontract Management - Buyer - Level 3

Description:

At Lockheed Martin we are committed to shaping the future of aviation!

Our Aeronautics Supply Chain team is passionate about delivering innovative, affordable, and agile solutions that exceed our customer's expectations. The supply chain team touches every product and service we deliver and enables our customers to do the impossible every day. At Aeronautics, we leverage problem solving, creativity, and data to tackle the most exciting challenges in the industry.

Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

You'll be inspired by Lockheed Martin's core values to grow in ways you only imagine!

Who You Are

As a member of the Lockheed Martin, Global Supply Chain, Subcontract Management Team, and as an individual contributor for the ADP, Skunk Works, Strategic Procurement Organization, you will impact major complex procurements of different contract types and will have continued interaction with Lockheed Martin program management and LM SCM Upper Leadership. You'll need to operate autonomously and have the business acumen for interaction with the strategic supplier leadership chains.

In addition, You'll be looked upon to help guide and mentor other members of the team with their continued learning and training.

What You Will Be Doing

In this fast-paced role, you'll play a critical part in developing and executing contractual relationships with our suppliers. Every day will be unique as you tackle shortages, developmental issues, and resolve complex supplier performance issues. You'll have a lasting impact on our bottom line, by controlling costs through negotiation and ensuring on-time delivery. You'll serve as consult to management and provide guidance on team objectives.

Furthermore you will lead activities that include but not limited to: preparing requests for proposals, evaluating subcontractor proposals related to development, production and/or sustainment, developing cost/price analysis, negotiating complex internal customer and supplier requirements, purchase order and contract creation/documentation, purchase order maintenance, managing contractual delivery schedules to align with program demands, conducting cost analysis support, contract closeout, understanding procurement activity under the guidance of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARs) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS), and communicate across multi-functions and multi-level platforms.

What's In It For You

We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus
-if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is located in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.

OR

This position is located in Palmdale, CA Discover Palmdale.

Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Must be able to hold a SECRET clearance

AeroSCM

Basic Qualifications:

* Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline

* Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR)

* Experienced in procurement principles, contract management, supply chain management

* Experienced as a mentor or leader with advanced communications skills

* Experience collaborating and communicating cross-functionally, building consensus and shaping/influencing opinion

* Advanced level in Microsoft Office Suite; to include Excel, Word, and Power Point

Desired

Skills:

* Experience issuing request for proposals (RFP/RFQ), analyzing bids (supplier proposal) or in contract negotiations

* Lead and participate in supplier evaluations to assess the suppliers' readiness to meet the production and sustainment needs

* In depth…