Procurement Representative Associate / Lexington, KY

Lockheed Martin•Lexington, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lockheed Martin's Missiles & Fire Control, SOF GLSS (Special Operations Forces - Global Logistic Sustainment Services) contract provide logistics and sustainment supporting multiple programs and platforms. With an established supply base around the world we are currently seeking an entry level supply chain/acquisition professional to join our Global Supply Chain team in the Lexington, KY area. Lexington, is in the heart of the Bluegrass and is the second-largest city in Kentucky, known as the "Horse Capital of the World". The surrounding region is a great place to live and to raise a family with an abundance of government and technology jobs. 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. Other Important Information 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. This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. This position is incentive plan eligible.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in a related discipline
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated critical thinking/ problem solving abilities
Ability to work both independently and within a
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of products (Power Point, Word, Excel)
Ability to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment
Strong organizational skills
The qualified candidate must be a US citizen and have an interim security clearance prior to starting.

Nice To Haves

Ability to conduct data analysis or research and/or understanding of negotiations
Procurement or Acquisition Experience
Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR)
Working knowledge of standard US Department of Defense contract types
SAP Systems Experience
Ability to establish new suppliers and manage supplier performance

Responsibilities

Conduct research regarding suppliers
Prepare Request for Quotes
Analyze supplier data
Conduct basic negotiations for best value, delivery schedule, and Terms and Conditions
Create purchase order folders in accordance with the applicable requirements and issue Purchase Orders and track status to delivery
Support reviews and Bill of Material accuracy

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision
401k
Work/life balance, family-friendly environment
Career development
Knowledgeable, supportive and engaged leadership
Diverse, inclusive and community-minded organization
Rewards & recognition
Tuition Reimbursement
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.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Holidays