Subcontract Management Sr

Lockheed Martin•Stratford, CT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, the Avionics Supply Management team is responsible for managing critical supply chain operations for electrical and avionics components and systems across multiple U.S. Government, international, and commercial aircraft programs. We are seeking a seasoned supply chain professional to join our team to manage major subcontracts and drive supplier performance and improvements.

Requirements

Bachelors degree from an accredited college
Supply Management experience required
Excellent communication, organization and project management skills required.
Experience in negotiating and communication with all levels of internal and supplier management is necessary.
Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Strong background in government, international or commercial contracts a plus.
Aerospace Supply chain management or related manufacturing procurement experience preferred.
A thorough understanding of SAC Purchasing Policies & Procedures.
A thorough understanding of SAC’s Business Ethics and Codes of Conduct.
A basic understanding of Federal Aviation Regulations, FARS, DFARS, Commerciality, etc.
A basic understanding of MRP, SAP, SDS, etc.
A basic understanding of Buyer Dashboard/Newspaper, Cost Dashboard, Supply Hub, Supplier Portal, etc.
Experience in interacting and managing International customer/supplier relationships a plus
attention to detail, enjoy complex problems, excellent communication and organization skills, project management, negotiation skills

Responsibilities

Manage $10M–$20M in annual spend with Sikorsky suppliers.
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while driving improvement initiatives across the Avionics Commodity and Product Center.
Manage the overall procurement cycle, coordinating with production, spares, development programs, and support functions, and overseeing purchase order placement and administration.
Lead the evaluation of proposals, contract documentation, and modifications; assist in the development of subcontract specifications, work statements, and terms and conditions for specialized materials, equipment, and services.
Monitor supplier performance metrics, including MRP/on-time delivery, purchase price variance, contract spend, and cost of poor quality.
Coordinate in an integrated team environment with Programs, Engineering, Legal, SAS, U.S. Government customers, Finance, and Marketing.
Lead key supplier negotiations, controlling costs, managing cost avoidance, and performing price analysis as needed.
Manage the import and export of technical data, hardware, software, and qualification artifacts in compliance with export license regulations.
Develop and implement RCCA plans for significant supplier issues and underperforming suppliers.