Procurement (IT Commodities), Assc Manager

Lockheed Martin • Highlands Ranch, CO

71d • $95,000 - $167,440

About The Position

The mission matters. So do the people behind it. With advancing defense technology at our core, what sets us apart is a culture of collaboration, purpose, and impact. By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we 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 development 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. At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the epitome of corporate responsibility. Your Mission is Ours.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education.
• Professional experience in Supply Chain Management (i.e… Procurement, Subcontract Administration, Subcontract Management, Negotiation, proposal, and/or Category Management).
• Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Nice To Haves

• Effective relationship-building skills with peers, leadership, and suppliers.
• Previous supply chain/procurement-related experience.
• Demonstrated 'Can-Do' Attitude.
• Experience with ERP systems, ideally LM Procure to Pay.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and desire to overcome challenges and obstacles.
• Excellent time management and organization skills.
• Proven exceptional strategic communication skills, both written, verbal, and presentation, to effectively communicate business cases to all levels of peers, suppliers, as well as program and executive management, with an ability to persuade and motivate action.
• You bring positivity and enthusiasm to every project you touch. In addition, you love being part of a team and working collaboratively through the process.

Responsibilities

• Develops a global sourcing strategy for IT software, hardware and related items.
• Defines project scope and facilitates execution, identifying savings opportunities in order to provide differentiating value.
• Works 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.
• Negotiates and manages contracts and relationships with suppliers to drive innovative strategies that enhance performance.
• Implements policies and metrics to ensure that savings goals are realized and performance requirements are achieved.
• Acts as the main focal point for all matters pertaining to the given category.
• Responsible for quality and performance of supplier products.
• Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
• Employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually.
• Support for transitioning veterans to connect with their communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees