Supply Chain - Senior Procurement - Buyer - Skunk Works - Level 3

Lockheed Martin•Fort Worth, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 Aero, 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. You’ll be inspired by Lockheed Martin’s core values to grow in ways you only imagine! You'll join the Global Supply Chain Management Team as a Subcontract Administrator - a Buyer for ADP- Skunk Works You'll be responsible for the management of supplier cost, schedule and technical performance on complex build-to-print subcontracts for DOD programs. Holds procurement delegation and signs supplier agreements and purchase orders within established authority. Lead the development of subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and services for subcontract systems in support of development, production and global sustainment primes with multiple contract types. Prepare bid packages, conducts bidders' conferences, develops evaluation criteria, analyze and evaluate proposals, negotiate subcontract provisions including price; select or recommend subcontractors, write subcontract packages, prepare awards and administer resulting subcontracts and required change activity. Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy: Medical Dental 401k Paid time off Work/life balance Career development Mentorship opportunities Rewards & recognition Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth. This position is in Palmdale, CA Discover Palmdale. AeroSCM

Requirements

Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 6 years of professional experience; or 4 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree
An experienced communicator
Experience establishing supplier relationships and managing the continuous improvement of supplier performance
Commitment to be on-site a minimum of 2 days a week
Ability to obtain US Secret Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience with reading engineering drawings
Knowledge of acquisition policies and procedures such as FAR / DFAR / LMAP / AeroCode
Ability to work in a dynamic environment

Responsibilities

responsible for the management of supplier cost, schedule and technical performance on complex build-to-print subcontracts for DOD programs
Holds procurement delegation and signs supplier agreements and purchase orders within established authority
Lead the development of subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and services for subcontract systems in support of development, production and global sustainment primes with multiple contract types
Prepare bid packages, conducts bidders' conferences, develops evaluation criteria, analyze and evaluate proposals, negotiate subcontract provisions including price; select or recommend subcontractors, write subcontract packages, prepare awards and administer resulting subcontracts and required change activity