Category Management Sr - E3

Standard Job Description

Develops a global sourcing strategy for commodities (categories.) Defines project scope and facilitates execution, identifying savings opportunities in order to provide differentiating value for Lockheed Martin. Works with Business Area, Business Unit or Enterprise-wide, cross-functional teams of supply chain, component engineering, quality, finance and business operations professionals to analyze supply base risks & opportunities, support program needs, identify new sources of supply and maximize the horizontal strength for the specific category. Negotiates and manages contracts and relationships with suppliers. Implements policies and metrics to ensure that savings goals are realized and performance requirements are achieved. Possesses an in-depth understanding of category market space and supplier base in order to establish effective supplier relationships to drive innovative strategies that enhance performance. Acts as the main focal point for all matters pertaining to the given category. The position supports long term and short-term procurements pertaining to hardware and may buy raw material for all programs. It entails supplier source selection, contract administration and purchase order placement in support of all programs. Duties include documentation and interface with functional organizations. Prepares bid packages, analyzes, and evaluates proposals, negotiates subcontract provisions, selects, or recommends subcontractors, writes awards, and administers resulting subcontracts. Will help develop solutions as needed which require ingenuity and innovation. Will take on additional responsibilities and projects as needed. Understands the procurement activity under the guidance of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS). May be responsible for the management of supplier cost, schedule and performance for commercial, DOD and international programs. Holds procurement delegation and signs supplier agreements and purchase orders within established authority

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 3 years experience of professional experience; or 1 year of professional experience with a related Masters degree. Considered experienced, but still a learner. Experience with request for proposals (RFPs), competitive RFPs, long term agreements, RFP documentation and PO folders

Desired Skills

Familiar with Systems, Applications and Processes (SAP); knowledge of Aerocode and LMAP; experience with Works independently and in a collaborative team-based environment Experience with multi-tasking and managing competing priorities Experience with analyzing problems and recommending solutions Familiar with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) Demonstrated sense of urgency, self-motivated Learning subcontract management skills/practices Experience with negotiations Ability to make business-based decisions Procurement experience within aerospace technologies or a similar industry Written and verbal communication and organization skill

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $72500.00 - $134600.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.

• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

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