Supply Chain - Procurement - Buyer - Level 4

Position Overview

At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics we are committed to shaping the future of aviation! Our Aeronautics Supply Chain team is passionate about delivering innovative, affordable, and agile solutions that exceed our customer’s expectations. The supply chain team touches every product and service we deliver and enables our customers to do the impossible every day. You have arrived at your career destination! Join us!

Location: Fort Worth, TX
Schedule: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Experience Required: Experienced Professional

Key Responsibilities

• Manage supplier cost, schedule and technical performance on moderate-to-high-risk, modified Commercial Off The Shelf, performance specification and complex build-to-print subcontracts for commercial, DOD, and international programs.
• Lead multifunctional subcontract management teams, hold procurement delegation, sign supplier agreements and purchase orders within established authority.
• Develop subcontract specifications, work statements (SOW) and terms & conditions for the procurement of specialized materials, equipment, and services in support of development, production and global sustainment.
• Prepare bid packages, conduct bidders' conferences, develop evaluation criteria, analyze and evaluate proposals, negotiate subcontract provisions including pricing, and select or recommend subcontractors.
• Write subcontract packages, prepare awards, and administer resulting subcontracts including required change activities.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Subcontract Management or as a Buyer.
• Experience with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR), Department of Defense (DOD) contracts or TINA.
• Price Analysis and Negotiations experience.
• Risk Analysis and Mitigation experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with 4 years of experience; or a Master's Degree with 2 years of professional supply chain experience, or 8 years of related professional supply chain experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing subcontracts of various types for a Defense Contractor.
• Extensive FAR 15, TINA, and FAR 12 experience.
• Experience in Unefinitized Contract Negotiation and Execution.
• Executive level presentation skills.
• Advanced skillset navigating SAP.
• Experience with Root Cause Corrective Action processes.
• Knowledge of the Department of Defense Procurement Lifecycle.
• Extensive cross organizational communication experience.
• Experience with PO Folder documentation and serving as a PO Folder Peer Reviewer.

Benefits & Perks

• Flexible work schedules including on-site, hybrid, and part-time remote telework options.
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package that invests in your future and provides security.