Subcontracts Manager

Description: What We’re Doing

At Sikorsky, we are committed to delivering mission-ready aircraft and sustainment solutions that support our customers around the world. Our Supply Chain organization plays a critical role in ensuring suppliers deliver high-quality materials and services that enable production, sustainment, and program execution success across the enterprise.

The Work

The selected candidate will manage supplier cost, schedule, and technical performance on moderate-to-high-risk subcontracts, including modified Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS), performance specification, and complex build-to-print procurements. Responsibilities include ensuring timely placement of all related purchase requisitions and delivery of supplier material in support of program requirements.

The successful candidate will oversee supplier performance throughout the subcontract lifecycle, partnering closely with cross-functional teams to resolve cost, quality, technical, and delivery challenges. This role requires strong relationship management, problem-solving, and coordination skills to help drive successful program execution and supplier accountability.

The selected candidate will also ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements associated with subcontract management and procurement activities.

Who We Are

At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world’s most complex challenges. Within Sikorsky Supply Chain, our teams work collaboratively across Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Program Management to support critical mission requirements while delivering value, performance, and reliability to our customers.

Who You Are

You are a driven supply chain professional with experience managing supplier relationships and subcontract performance in a fast-paced environment. You possess strong communication and analytical skills, can effectively balance competing priorities, and thrive working cross-functionally to resolve challenges and drive results. You are detail-oriented, proactive, and committed to ensuring supplier execution aligns with program objectives and customer expectations.

Why Join Us

Joining Sikorsky means becoming part of a team that supports some of the most advanced aerospace and defense programs in the world. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals, build strategic supplier partnerships, and contribute directly to mission success while growing your career within a collaborative and innovative environment.
Basic Qualifications:

-Bachelors degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education

• SAP manufacturing system and managing complex systems and components.
• Component qualification process
• Negotiating long-term pricing as well as terms and conditions
• US Government FAR/DFARS and DPAS requirements
  Desired Skills:

Experience managing supplier performance and subcontract relationships within the aerospace, defense, or manufacturing industry
Ability to manage multiple priorities and execute in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines
Strong communication and relationship-building skills with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
Demonstrated ability to analyze supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies to support program execution
Experience with purchase order placement, supplier negotiations, and contract administration
Experience supporting production, sustainment, or military aircraft programs preferred
Ability to interpret technical requirements, schedules, and contractual deliverables
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and data accuracy
Experience collaborating across cross-functional teams including Engineering, Program Management, Quality, and Manufacturing
Clearance Level:

None
Other Important Information You Should Know Expression of Interest:

By 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:

Part-time Remote Telework: The 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. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
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 date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level:

Experienced Professional
Business Unit:

RMS
Relocation Available:

Possible
Career Area:

Purchasing/Procurement/Supply Chain
Type:

Full-Time
Shift:

First