Sub Mgmt Sr

Description

At Lockheed Martin, we are supporting the mission readiness of critical Army and Air Force aviation platforms by delivering innovative supply chain solutions that ensure aircraft availability, affordability, and long‑term sustainment. Our teams work closely with internal stakeholders and industry partners to proactively address supply chain challenges, mitigate risk, and support the evolving needs of military operators around the world.

The Army/Air Force Market Segment is seeking a Subcontract Manager to support key programs and strategic initiatives across the portfolio. This role will be responsible for leading efforts related to emerging obsolescence and Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) challenges impacting the Sikorsky supply chain.

• Managing supplier development and execution activities supporting legacy Army and Air Force platforms.
• Leading efforts to identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks associated with obsolescence and DMSMS issues.
• Supporting sourcing, subcontract management, and supplier performance activities to ensure program commitments are achieved.
• Collaborating with cross‑functional teams to develop and execute supply chain strategies that support affordability, schedule, and quality objectives.
• Building strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive successful program outcomes.
• Supporting multiple platforms across the Army and Air Force Market Segment, including UH‑60M, HH‑60M, HH‑60W, S‑70I, and S‑70M programs.

This position reports directly to the S‑70 Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) team while providing support across the broader market segment as business needs require.

The Sikorsky Supply Chain organization is responsible for delivering world‑class supplier management, strategic sourcing, and subcontract administration in support of some of the world's most advanced military and commercial aircraft. Our team is committed to operational excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement, ensuring our customers receive the products and services they need to accomplish their missions.

You are a collaborative supply chain professional with strong analytical, communication, and relationship‑building skills. You excel at managing complex supplier challenges, balancing competing priorities, and driving results in a dynamic environment. You are proactive in identifying risks, developing mitigation strategies, and partnering across functions to support program success.

You bring experience in supply chain management, subcontract administration, supplier performance management, strategic sourcing, or related disciplines and have a passion for solving complex business challenges while supporting critical customer missions.

• Familiarity with obsolescence management and diminishing manufacturing sources (DMS).
• Strong background in negotiating major subcontracts with complex and large suppliers.
• Experience with U.S. government subcontracts.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and presentation skills to effectively communicate business cases to all levels of peers, suppliers, and program and executive management.
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR), or Department of Defense Contracts (DOD).
• Mission‑first mindset focused on innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Sense of urgency to accomplish tasks and goals.
• Experience in negotiating contracts with intellectual property a plus.
• Proficient in SAP.
• Previous Lockheed Martin Supply Chain experience.

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