Category Management Manager- Level 5

Lockheed Martin•Fort Worth, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aeronautics Supply Chain team at Lockheed Martin is seeking a Category Management Manager for the Advanced Development Programs (ADP) organization. This leader will be responsible for executing sourcing strategies for development programs and emerging technologies. The role involves managing a team of professional Subcontract Administrators and Subcontract Managers who administer subcontracts and purchase orders for several Advanced Development Programs. The manager will collaborate with Material Program Managers on the overall Acquisition Strategy across all supported programs. This position directs all phases of subcontracts, including sourcing strategies, initiation, Request for Proposals (RFPs), proposals, negotiations, issuing purchase orders, long-term agreements, internal audits, cost accountability executive reviews, supplier reviews, program reviews, contract closeout, compliance requirements, and associated metrics. Additionally, the role is responsible for coordinating employee selection/hiring, training, development, performance assessments, work assignments, and disciplinary actions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college
Demonstrated experience working with FAR/DFAR regulations
Experience with subcontract cost, quality, schedule and technical program performance
Experience in Aerospace & Defense (A & D) Industry, driving results within a metric based environment
Experience as a Manager and/or Team Lead including; identifying & building organizational talent, team building and individual contributor growth/development
Must have a Secret Clearance
Must be a US Citizen

Nice To Haves

Experience interfacing and interacting with senior leaders of the organization
Demonstrated organizational skills to handle multiple overlapping projects, simultaneously
Negotiations experience, in a Truth in Negotiations (TINA) environment
Procurement experience to include major sub systems, and mission systems, per both FAR 15 and FAR 12
Experience in training, coaching, and mentoring new and emerging talent
Experience with SAP
Experience leading cross functional initiatives
Experience addressing & resolving complex matters/solutions with Senior Leadership, customers & suppliers
Experience with continuous improvement and ability to implement change and drive efficiency.

Responsibilities

Execute sourcing strategies for development programs and emerging technologies.
Manage a team of professional Subcontract Administrators and Subcontract Managers.
Administer subcontracts and purchase orders for Advanced Development Programs.
Collaborate with Material Program Managers on overall Acquisition Strategy.
Direct all phases of subcontracts from sourcing strategies, initiation, RFPs, proposals, negotiations, issuing purchase orders, long-term agreements, internal audits, cost accountability executive reviews, supplier reviews, program reviews, contract closeout, compliance requirements, and all associated metrics.
Coordinate employee selection/hiring, training, development, performance and assessments, work assignments, and disciplinary actions.