Standard Job Description
Lockheed Martin (LM) Ocala Global Supply Chain team is seeking a Project Management & Planning Operations Representative to support the Air Dominance Program Team specifically supporting Ocala Operations. The team interfaces directly with Program Managers, Engineers, Supplier Quality and our Supply Chain Partners and will be responsible for the management of supplier cost, schedule and technical performance of non major sub items.
Responsibilities will include:
- Negotiates with suppliers and analyzes suppliers' operations to determine factors that affect prices and to determine lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules.
- Expedite and coordinate hardware deliveries to meet production schedules
- Troubleshooting to resolve supplier issues or concerns with management oversight
- Understanding program material requirements, Lockheed Martin Acquisition Procedures (LMPA), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR)
- Working cross-functionally with program managment, engineering, finance, and quality to insure timely delivery of products to support production needs
- Role will require developing and tracking Supplier IPT's and traveling to suppliers in support of issues that may arise due to quality or schedule concerns or development of new suppliers and/or products.
- Ensuring timely release of purchase orders to subtiers
Why Join Us:
The ideal candidate is a collaborative, results‑driven professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and excels at building strong supplier relationships. This role offers the chance to influence high‑impact programs and work alongside top technical talent.
We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Interim Secret clearance to start.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education. Entry level.
- Must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain US Secret Security Clearance
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment
- Experience establishing relationships with a supplier and managing supplier performance
- Flexibilty to travel as required (<25%)
Desired Skills
- Strong procurement skills
- Experience with Systems, Applications and Processes within SAP
- FAR/DFAR experience
- Strong expediting experience will be a key factor in this role and highly beneficial with experience in commodities such as machined parts, sheet metal parts, castings, connectors, electrical components, and chemicals
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of products (Power Point, Word, Excel)
- Demonstrated critical thinking / problem solving abilities
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $70500.00 - $130900.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
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.