Supply Chain - Subcontract Management - Buyer - Level 3

Lockheed Martin • Fort Worth, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Lockheed Martin, Global Supply Chain, Subcontract Management Team, and as an individual contributor for the ADP, Skunk Works, Strategic Procurement Organization, you will impact major complex procurements of different contract types and will have continued interaction with Lockheed Martin program management and LM SCM Upper Leadership. You’ll need to operate autonomously and have the business acumen for interaction with the strategic supplier leadership chains. In addition, You’ll be looked upon to help guide and mentor other members of the team with their continued learning and training. In this fast-paced role, you’ll play a critical part in developing and executing contractual relationships with our suppliers. Every day will be unique as you tackle shortages, developmental issues, and resolve complex supplier performance issues. You’ll have a lasting impact on our bottom line, by controlling costs through negotiation and ensuring on-time delivery. You’ll serve as consult to management and provide guidance on team objectives. Furthermore you will lead activities that include but not limited to: preparing requests for proposals, evaluating subcontractor proposals related to development, production and/or sustainment, developing cost/price analysis, negotiating complex internal customer and supplier requirements, purchase order and contract creation/documentation, purchase order maintenance, managing contractual delivery schedules to align with program demands, conducting cost analysis support, contract closeout, understanding procurement activity under the guidance of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARs) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS), and communicate across multi-functions and multi-level platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline
• Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR)
• Experienced in procurement principles, contract management, supply chain management
• Experienced as a mentor or leader with advanced communications skills
• Experience collaborating and communicating cross-functionally, building consensus and shaping/influencing opinion
• Advanced level in Microsoft Office Suite; to include Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Must be a US Citizen
• Must be able to hold a SECRET clearance

Nice To Haves

• Experience issuing request for proposals (RFP/RFQ), analyzing bids (supplier proposal) or in contract negotiations
• Lead and participate in supplier evaluations to assess the suppliers' readiness to meet the production and sustainment needs
• In depth understanding of procurement principles, contract management, and supply chain management
• Experienced in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks and projects

Responsibilities

• Preparing requests for proposals
• Evaluating subcontractor proposals related to development, production and/or sustainment
• Developing cost/price analysis
• Negotiating complex internal customer and supplier requirements
• Purchase order and contract creation/documentation
• Purchase order maintenance
• Managing contractual delivery schedules to align with program demands
• Conducting cost analysis support
• Contract closeout
• Understanding procurement activity under the guidance of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARs) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS)
• Communicate across multi-functions and multi-level platforms
• Help guide and mentor other members of the team with their continued learning and training

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
• Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level