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.
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Who You Are:

You'll perform as a Global Supply Chain Category Management, Manager

What You Will Be Doing:

You'll develop a global sourcing strategy for commodities (categories.) Define project scope and facilitate execution, and identify savings opportunities in order 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. Negotiate and manage contracts and relationships with suppliers to drive innovative strategies that enhance performance. Implement policies and metrics to ensure that savings goals are realized and performance requirements are achieved. Act as the main focal point for all matters pertaining to the given category. You'll be be responsible for quality and performance of supplier products and for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions.

What’s In It For You:

From on-site to hybrid, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
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.

Further Information About This Opportunity:

This position is located in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.

OR

This position is located in Marietta, GA Discover Marietta.

Domestic & International travel and manage supply base to include (up to 10% travel)

You must possess an Active Secret Security Clearance to be considered for this role

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Basic Qualifications:

Experienced supply chain management professional who has led complex US DoD subcontract teams
Proficient in FFP, CPFF, CPIF & T&M contract types, and the impact of executed decisions

Experienced with Purchase Order (PO) negotiations to include: solving complex challenges associated with subcontract execution

Experience leading teams or projects, and mentoring peers & subordinates on how to procure and manage subcontracts

Experience collaborating and communicating
cross-functionally, building consensus and shaping/influencing opinion

Advanced Microsoft Office suite of applications:

Domestic & International travel and manage supply base to include (up to 10% travel) is required

You must possess an Active Secret Security Clearance to be considered for this role

Desired Skills:

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Advanced experience & understanding of Subcontract and Supplier Management concepts, as well as overall cost, schedule, technical and quality performance for supply base

Experience in formal project management methodologies, such as Root Cause, RCCA and systems analysis tools, processes, and methods

Experience briefing internal and external executive level leaders

Experienced as a professional communicator and a team leader; as this person will be responsible for building great relationships with supplier leaders, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics counterparts, and some customer staff
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years

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: 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 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: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Yes
Career Area: Purchasing/Procurement/Supply Chain
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First