Category Management Sr - E3

** Standard

Job Description *
* Develops a global sourcing strategy for commodities (categories.) Defines project scope and facilitates execution, identifying savings opportunities in order to provide differentiating value for Lockheed Martin. Works with Business Area, Business Unit or Enterprise-wide, cross-functional teams of supply chain, component engineering, quality, finance and business operations professionals to analyze supply base risks & opportunities, support program needs, identify new sources of supply and maximize the horizontal strength for the specific category.

Negotiates and manages contracts and relationships with suppliers. Implements policies and metrics to ensure that savings goals are realized and performance requirements are achieved. Possesses an in-depth understanding of category market space and supplier base in order to establish effective supplier relationships to drive innovative strategies that enhance performance. Acts as the main focal point for all matters pertaining to the given category.

The position supports long term and short-term procurements pertaining to  hardware and may buy raw material for all programs. It entails supplier source selection, contract administration and purchase order placement in support of all programs. Duties include documentation and interface with functional organizations. Prepares bid packages, analyzes, and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects, or recommends subcontractors, writes awards, and administers resulting subcontracts.

Will help develop solutions as needed which require ingenuity and innovation. Will take on additional responsibilities and projects as needed. Understands the procurement activity under the guidance of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS). May be responsible for the management of supplier cost, schedule and performance for commercial, DOD and international programs. Holds procurement delegation and signs supplier agreements and purchase orders within established authority

** Basic Qualifications*
* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 3 years experience of professional experience; or 1 year of professional experience with a related Masters degree. Considered experienced, but still a learner.

Experience with request for proposals (RFPs), competitive RFPs,  long term agreements, RFP documentation and PO folders

** Desired Skills*
* Familiar with Systems, Applications and Processes (SAP); knowledge of Aerocode and LMAP; experience with Works independently and in a collaborative team-based environment

Experience with multi-tasking and managing competing priorities

Experience with analyzing problems and recommending solutions Familiar with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) Demonstrated sense of urgency, self-motivated Learning subcontract management skills/practices

Experience with negotiations Ability to make business-based decisions Procurement experience within aerospace technologies or a similar industry Written and verbal communication and organization skill

** Pay Information*
* Full-Time Salary Range: $72500.00 - $134600.00

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