Category Management Manager

Position Overview

GSC - At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, the Aeronautics Supply Chain team is dedicated to delivering innovative, affordable, and agile solutions that exceed customer expectations. The team supports every product and service, enabling our customers to achieve extraordinary results.

As a Category Management Manager within the Global Procurement and Subcontracts organization, you will lead a team that procures metallic build-to-print assemblies in support of cost, quality, and schedule for C-130, F-16, F-35, and F-22 operations. The leader ensures timely placement of purchase orders, mitigates supplier risk, and delivers compliant material for production needs. Responsibilities also include advising sourcing decisions, cultivating supplier relationships, driving standard work, and managing recruitment, selection, training, work assignments, salary, and performance recognition.

Basic Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Supply Chain or Operations experience
• Demonstrated leadership qualities that drive team execution and build organizational talent
• Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS), and procurement policies

Desired

Skills:

• Excellent business acumen and demonstrated ability to lead in high‑stakes environments
• Experience in training and mentoring team members
• Results‑driven mindset
• Background in Build‑to‑Print metallics
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Executive presence
• Experience with SAP

Location: Fort Worth, TX

Schedule: 4×10 hour day, 3 days off per week

Clearance Level: None

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.