Supply Chain - Category Management - Senior Manager - Level 6
Listed on 2026-02-16
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Management
Operations Manager, Supply Chain / Intl. Trade
Description
At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics 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 have arrived at your career destination! Join us!
Who You AreGlobal Supply Chain, Category Management, Senior Manager
What You Will Be DoingYou'll develop a global sourcing strategy for commodities and structures. Define project scope and facilitate execution, identifying savings opportunities to provide differentiating value. Work with Business Area, Business Unit, or Enterprise‑wide cross‑functional teams to analyze supply base risks & opportunities, identify new sources of supply, and meet business requirements. You'll negotiate and manage contracts and relationships with suppliers to drive innovative strategies and enhance performance.
Implement policies and metrics to ensure that savings goals are realized and performance requirements are achieved. Acts as the main focal point for all matters pertaining to the given category. You will also lead teams that contract and buy products to support multiple lines of business and coordinate subordinate employee recruitment, selection, training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions.
In It For You
From on‑site to hybrid, we offer flexible work schedules and comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security. 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.
This position is located in Fort Worth, TX. AeroSCM
Basic Qualifications- Experience leading multifunctional teams
- Exhibits Full Spectrum Leadership behaviors
- Experience leading though changing priorities
- Experience with the Continuous Improvement process
- Experience building effective relationships
- Drives accountability across teams and lines of business
- Experienced in Supply Chain, Production or Production Control
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Risk management and mitigation experience
- Advocates for and adopts Completed Staff Work and Leader Standard Work
This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: Secret.
Other Important Information You Should KnowBy applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full‑time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules:
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week.
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 – 30 days of the requisition posting…
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