Subcontract Mgmt Stf/ Senior Buyer

Lockheed Martin•Stratford, CT

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Lockheed Martin, we are delivering advanced aerospace, defense, and technology solutions that support critical missions around the globe. Our Supply Chain team plays a vital role in ensuring our programs have the materials, equipment, and services needed to meet customer commitments across development, production, and sustainment efforts. This position supports commercial, Department of Defense, and international programs by managing complex supplier relationships and driving subcontract execution. You will be responsible for managing supplier cost, schedule, and technical performance for moderate-to-high-risk subcontracts supporting a variety of programs and contract types. You will lead multifunctional subcontract management teams and serve as the primary interface between Lockheed Martin and suppliers throughout the subcontract lifecycle.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or equivalent experience/combined education.
Experience managing supplier relationships, procurement activities, purchasing, supply chain management, subcontract administration, or related business operations.
Experience leading competitive sourcing activities, supplier evaluations, proposal analysis, and negotiations.
Experience developing and administering complex agreements, contracts, purchase orders, or procurement documents.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Program Management, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Operations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present recommendations and influence stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing complex, high-dollar-value procurements supporting Department of Defense (DoD), commercial, or international programs.
Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and government contracting requirements.
Experience conducting cost analysis, price analysis, and negotiating favorable business terms and conditions.
Experience supporting development, production, and sustainment programs.
Demonstrated ability to develop sourcing strategies and execute supplier risk mitigation plans.
Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), program scheduling, or supplier performance metrics.
Knowledge of SAP, Procure-to-Pay systems, or other enterprise resource planning (ERP) tools.
Experience briefing senior leadership and making strategic recommendations on supplier-related matters.
Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPM, CPCM, CSCP, or equivalent.
Previous aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or government contracting experience.

Responsibilities

Managing complex build-to-print, performance specification, and modified Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) subcontracts.
Developing subcontract specifications, statements of work, and terms and conditions for specialized materials, equipment, and services.
Preparing bid packages, conducting bidder conferences, and establishing source selection criteria.
Evaluating supplier proposals, performing cost and price analyses, and leading subcontract negotiations.
Selecting or recommending suppliers and preparing subcontract award packages.
Administering awarded subcontracts, including change management activities and performance monitoring.
Exercising procurement authority and executing supplier agreements and purchase orders within delegated authority levels.
Collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure supplier performance aligns with program objectives for cost, quality, delivery, and technical requirements.