Subcontract Management Sr - Stratford CT

Job Description

At Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, the Avionics Supply Management team is responsible for managing critical supply chain operations for electrical and avionics components and systems across multiple U.S. Government, international, and commercial aircraft programs. We are seeking a seasoned supply chain professional to join our team to manage major subcontracts and drive supplier performance and improvements.

• As a Subcontracts Manager for Major Subcontracts, you will manage $10M–$20M in annual spend with Sikorsky suppliers. Your responsibilities will include:
• Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships while driving improvement initiatives across the Avionics Commodity and Product Center.
• Managing the overall procurement cycle, coordinating with production, spares, development programs, and support functions, and overseeing purchase order placement and administration.
• Leading the evaluation of proposals, contract documentation, and modifications; assisting in the development of subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for specialized materials, equipment, and services.
• Monitoring supplier performance metrics, including MRP/on-time delivery, purchase price variance, contract spend, and cost of poor quality.
• Coordinating in an integrated team environment with Programs, Engineering, Legal, SAS, U.S. Government customers, Finance, and Marketing.
• Leading key supplier negotiations, controlling costs, managing cost avoidance, and performing price analysis as needed.
• Managing the import and export of technical data, hardware, software, and qualification artifacts in compliance with export license regulations.
• Developing and implementing RCCA plans for significant supplier issues and underperforming suppliers.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college.
• Supply management experience required.

• Strong background in government, international, or commercial contracts.
• Aerospace supply chain management or related manufacturing procurement experience preferred.
• Thorough understanding of SAC Purchasing Policies & Procedures.
• Thorough understanding of SAC’s Business Ethics and Codes of Conduct.
• Basic understanding of Federal Aviation Regulations, FARS, DFARS, Commerciality, etc.
• Basic understanding of MRP, SAP, SDS, etc.
• Basic understanding of Buyer Dashboard/Newspaper, Cost Dashboard, Supply Hub, Supplier Portal, etc.
• Experience in interacting and managing international customer/supplier relationships.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Project management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Experience in negotiating and communicating with all levels of internal and supplier management.

Location:

Stratford, Connecticut.

Schedule:

4×10 hour day, 3 days off per week.

Remote Work:
Part‑time remote telework; employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Clearance Level: None.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional.

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