Standard Job Description
Sources, negotiates and purchases machinery, equipment, tools, raw material, packaging materials, parts, services, and/or supplies necessary for operation of an organization. Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives. Monitors performance of suppliers. Compiles information to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes. Evaluates areas of opportunity to leverage material acquisitions. Tracks data to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes. 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. Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, follows up orders placed, verifies delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records. May prepare request for proposals (RFP) and bid packages.
Core Responsibilities
Procure specialized parts for sub‑contracts supporting development, production, and global sustainment programs.
Prepare bid packages and lead bidders’ conferences to solicit qualified proposals.
Analyze, evaluate, and negotiate subcontract proposals, ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and applicable export‑control regulations.
Select or recommend subcontractors and build complete subcontract packages for internal review.
Prepare award documents and administer resulting sub‑contracts, including contract modifications, additions, and deletions.
Execute supplier agreements and purchase orders within established authority limits.
Manage a high‑volume commodity (e.g., electronic components) that requires market research and innovative sourcing strategies.
Collaborate with engineering, program management, and legal teams to align procurement actions with program schedules and technical requirements.
Basic Qualifications
Qualifications3–5 years of procurement experience in aerospace/defense or a comparable high‑tech environment.
Proven ability to manage ≥ $10 M annual spend and process ≥ 150 subcontract actions per year.
Strong analytical, negotiation, and written communication skills.Knowledge of FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EAR, and other applicable government procurement regulations.
Ability to work autonomously in a fast‑paced, global supply‑chain environment.
Desired Skills
The position will be responsible for the management of supplier cost, schedule and technical performance on moderate-to-high-risk, performance specification, commercial and build-to-print subcontracts for DOD programs for specific and miscellaneous electrical hardware.
Pay Information
GeoZone Definition: GeoZones are geographic groupings created by Lockheed Martin to align compensation ranges with regional labor markets and cost-of-labor differences across the United States. Locations are assigned a Geo Zone based on the primary work location of the role.
- Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 1): $90600.00 - $168200.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Sunnyvale CA; Pal Alto, CA; New York City metropolitan area; Newark, New Jersey; etc.
- Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 2): $81500.00 - $151300.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Denver, CO; King of Prussia, PA; Stratford, CT; Moorestown, NJ; etc.
- Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 3): $72500.00 - $134600.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Dallas–Fort Worth, TX; Orlando, FL; Grand Prairie, TX; Marietta, GA; etc.
- Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 4): $65200.00 - $121200.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Camden, AR; Lexington, KY; Lufkin, TX; etc.
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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.